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Definition explode in British English

explode verb

verb
/ɪkˈspləʊd/

▪ bomb, device, firework, grenade, shell

1

to burst with a lot of force and a loud noise

Example

Bombs were exploding all over the city.

Synonyms and related words
blow up explode blow apart
1.1

to make something burst with a lot of force and a loud noise

Example

Terrorists have exploded bombs across the country.

Synonyms and related words
blow up explode blow apart
1.2

to make a sudden loud noise

Example

Thunder exploded over the meadow.

Synonyms and related words
bang beep blare
2

to express strong emotions in a sudden, noisy, and often violent way

Example

When I told Ian that Maggie had refused to come, he simply exploded.

Example

She suddenly exploded with rage, and stormed off.

Example

The room exploded into uproar when the fire alarm went off.

Synonyms and related words
show display manifest
3

to increase a lot in size, amount, or importance over a very short period of time

Example

The increased availability of food has caused the deer population to explode.

Example

Investment in technology stocks exploded in the 1990s.

Synonyms and related words
increase go up add to
4

to prove that a story or theory that many people believe is in fact false

Example

Scientists wanted to explode the myth of a monster living in the lake.

Synonyms and related words
dispute disprove debunk
5

to move very quickly

Example

A group of youths exploded out of the door.

Example

Suddenly, behind her, the stage explodes into life.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
5.1

to change very quickly into a new state

Synonyms and related words
transition change turn into
Definition explode in British English