explosive
gb/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/ us/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 5000
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adjective
B1
property
1
Able to blow up easily
Able to blow up or burst suddenly.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is explosive
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'explosive' with 'exploding', using it for something that has already exploded rather than something that can explode.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
combustible (Suggests the ability to catch fire but not necessarily explode.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
stable (Not likely to change suddenly or explode.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
explosive device
|explosive material
|explosive gas
|highly explosive
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The factory stored highly explosive chemicals.
- This gas is explosive when mixed with air.
- They handled the explosive material with extreme care.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The bomb was explosive.
- Gasoline is explosive.
- That powder is explosive.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
entity
2
Substance that can blow up
A thing, like a bomb or powder, that can blow up.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
use [an] explosive to [do something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Some learners confuse 'explosive' as a noun with 'explosion', which is the event of blowing up.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
bomb (A specific device containing explosives, not the substance itself.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
inert material (Material that does not react or explode.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
plastic explosive
|military explosives
|handle explosives
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The miners used explosives to break through the rock.
- Police found explosives hidden in the vehicle.
- Dynamite is a common type of explosive.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- They used explosives to open the tunnel.
- The police found explosives in the bag.
- Dynamite is an explosive.
adjective
B2
property
3
Likely to react suddenly and strongly
Quick to get angry or show strong feelings suddenly.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone/something] is explosive
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may mix this meaning with the physical sense of 'able to explode', but here it refers to emotions or behavior.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
volatile (Often used for people or situations that change mood suddenly.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
calm (Not showing sudden strong emotion or reaction.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
explosive temper
|explosive situation
|explosive argument
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He has an explosive temper when provoked.
- The meeting ended in an explosive argument.
- The political situation became explosive after the announcement.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She has an explosive temper.
- The fight was explosive.
- The room was full of explosive anger.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
explosive
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
US/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
ex - plos - ive (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plos)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: explosive
Noun
- Base: explosive
- Plural: explosives
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
explosives
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
non-explosive
adjective
Advanced or less common
explosiveness
noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
explosive device
1/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv dɪvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
Object made to explode and harm
A bomb or similar object made to blow up and cause harm.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The army discovered an explosive device near the border.
- Police safely removed the explosive device from the building.
explosive growth
1/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase
Very fast increase or expansion
A very fast and large increase in something.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The company experienced explosive growth after launching its new product.
- There has been explosive growth in smartphone use over the past decade.
explosive situation
1/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Situation likely to erupt suddenly
A situation that could quickly turn into a fight or trouble.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The negotiations created an explosive situation between the two sides.
- It was an explosive situation, and everyone was tense.