explode
gb/ɪksplˈoʊd/ us/ɪksplˈoʊd/
B1
Engelsk
~ 1800
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Verb
B1
action
1
Burst apart with force and noise
To break apart suddenly and loudly, often because of pressure inside.
Bruksmønster:
to explode [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'explode' with 'expand'; 'expand' means to become bigger without breaking apart.
Synonymer
detonate (More formal and often used in technical or military contexts for setting off explosives intentionally.)
Antonymer
implode (Means to collapse inward rather than burst outward.)
Ordkombinasjoner
explode a bomb
|explode violently
|explode on impact
|explode into flames
Temaer
science
|safety
|violence
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The gas tank exploded after the crash.
- The fireworks exploded in the night sky.
- If you heat the can too much, it could explode.
- The old mine exploded when workers accidentally hit a detonator.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The balloon exploded when I popped it.
- The bomb exploded in the city.
- The can exploded because it was too hot.
- Fireworks exploded over the river.
Verb
B2
action
2
Increase rapidly and dramatically
To become much bigger or more in number very fast.
Bruksmønster:
[something] explodes in [size/number]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may overuse 'explode' for small increases; it should be used only for very large and sudden growth.
Synonymer
skyrocket (Informal; emphasizes a steep upward trend.)
Antonymer
plummet (Means to fall or decrease very quickly.)
Ordkombinasjoner
explode in popularity
|sales exploded
|population exploded
|prices exploded
Temaer
business
|statistics
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The city's population exploded after the new factory opened.
- Sales of electric cars have exploded in recent years.
- Interest in the app exploded overnight.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The price of bread exploded last year.
- Her business exploded after she was on TV.
- The number of tourists exploded in summer.
Verb
B2
action
3
Suddenly express strong emotion
To suddenly show strong feelings by speaking or acting loudly.
Bruksmønster:
to explode with [emotion]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse this with physical explosions; context should make it emotional, not physical.
Synonymer
erupt (Often used metaphorically for emotions; slightly softer than 'explode'.)
Antonymer
suppress (Means to hold back or prevent expression of emotion.)
Ordkombinasjoner
explode with anger
|explode with laughter
|explode in rage
Temaer
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- She exploded with anger when she heard the news.
- The crowd exploded with joy when their team scored.
- He exploded into laughter at the joke.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- He exploded with anger at the mistake.
- The children exploded with joy at the surprise.
- She exploded into laughter when she saw the photo.
Verb
technical
C1
action
4
Break down data or arguments
To separate information into smaller pieces so you can look at them closely or show they are wrong.
Synonymer
debunk (Focuses on proving something false rather than just breaking it down.)
Antonymer
compile (In computing, means to gather together into one unit rather than break apart.)
Ordkombinasjoner
explode an array
|explode a myth
Temaer
technology
|science
|education
Eksempler
- The program explodes the string into individual words.
- The scientist exploded the theory by showing new evidence.
- You can use this function to explode an array into separate values.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- He exploded the idea by showing facts.
- The program explodes text into words.
- She exploded the myth about healthy sugar.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
explode
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈoʊd/
US/ɪksplˈoʊd/
Stavelser og trykk
ex - plode (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plode)
Bøyingsformer
Verb
- Base: explode
- 3rd Person Singular: explodes
- Present Participle: exploding
- Past: exploded
Ordfamilie
Forms
explodes
verb
exploding
verb
exploded
verb
Core family
Related words
implode
verb
implosion
noun
Advanced or less common
explosiveness
noun
Uttrykk
explode a myth
1/ɪksplˈoʊd ə mˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Prove a belief false
To show that an idea many people believe is not true.
Eksempler
- The scientist exploded the myth that goldfish have a three-second memory.
- This book explodes the myth that you need money to be happy.
explode in popularity
1/ɪksplˈoʊd ˈɪn pˌɑpjəlˈɛɹəti/
fixed phrase
Become popular very quickly
To become liked by many people in a short time.
Eksempler
- The video game exploded in popularity after its release.
- Her blog exploded in popularity thanks to social media.
explode with laughter
1/ɪksplˈoʊd wˈɪθ lˈæftɚ/
fixed phrase
Laugh suddenly and loudly
To start laughing very loud and suddenly because something is funny.
Eksempler
- The audience exploded with laughter at the comedian's joke.
- She looked so funny that we all exploded with laughter.