explosive
gb/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/ us/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
B1
انگریزی
~ 5000
معانی
0 معانی
adjective
B1
property
1
Able to blow up easily
Able to blow up or burst suddenly.
استعمال کا انداز:
[something] is explosive
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'explosive' with 'exploding', using it for something that has already exploded rather than something that can explode.
ہم معنی الفاظ
combustible (Suggests the ability to catch fire but not necessarily explode.)
متضاد الفاظ
stable (Not likely to change suddenly or explode.)
لفظی تراکیب
explosive device
|explosive material
|explosive gas
|highly explosive
موضوعات
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- The factory stored highly explosive chemicals.
- This gas is explosive when mixed with air.
- They handled the explosive material with extreme care.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The bomb was explosive.
- Gasoline is explosive.
- That powder is explosive.
اسم
B1
entity
2
Substance that can blow up
A thing, like a bomb or powder, that can blow up.
استعمال کا انداز:
use [an] explosive to [do something]
عام غلطی:
Some learners confuse 'explosive' as a noun with 'explosion', which is the event of blowing up.
ہم معنی الفاظ
bomb (A specific device containing explosives, not the substance itself.)
متضاد الفاظ
inert material (Material that does not react or explode.)
لفظی تراکیب
plastic explosive
|military explosives
|handle explosives
موضوعات
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- The miners used explosives to break through the rock.
- Police found explosives hidden in the vehicle.
- Dynamite is a common type of explosive.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
استعمال کا انداز:
[someone/something] is explosive
عام غلطی:
Learners may mix this meaning with the physical sense of 'able to explode', but here it refers to emotions or behavior.
ہم معنی الفاظ
volatile (Often used for people or situations that change mood suddenly.)
متضاد الفاظ
calm (Not showing sudden strong emotion or reaction.)
لفظی تراکیب
explosive temper
|explosive situation
|explosive argument
موضوعات
emotions
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- He has an explosive temper when provoked.
- The meeting ended in an explosive argument.
- The political situation became explosive after the announcement.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- She has an explosive temper.
- The fight was explosive.
- The room was full of explosive anger.
گرامر
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explosive
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
US/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
ہجا بندی اور زور
ex - plos - ive (3 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plos)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Adjective
- Base: explosive
Noun
- Base: explosive
- Plural: explosives
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
explosives
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
non-explosive
adjective
Advanced or less common
explosiveness
noun
عبارات
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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- The negotiations created an explosive situation between the two sides.
- It was an explosive situation, and everyone was tense.