explode meaning
explode :
to burst violently, to increase rapidly
Verb
▪ The bomb will explode soon.
▪ The bomb will burst soon.
▪ The company's sales exploded last quarter.
▪ The company's sales increased rapidly last quarter.
paraphrasing
▪ interrupt – to burst
▪ erupt – to burst
▪ detonate – to cause to burst
▪ blow up – to explode
Pronunciation
explode [ɪkˈspoʊld]
The stress is on 'spold' and sounds like 'ik-splohld'.
Common phrases and grammar about explode
explode - Common meaning
Verb
to burst violently, to increase rapidly
Part of Speech Changes for "explode"
▪ explosion (noun) – a violent burst
▪ exploded (adjective) – having burst violently
▪ explosive (adjective) – able to explode
▪ explosion-proof (adjective) – resistant to explosions
Common Expressions with "explode"
▪ explode suddenly – to burst quickly
▪ explode violently – to burst with force
▪ explode from excitement – to burst with excitement
▪ explode during the event – to burst while the event is happening
Important examples of explode in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, explode typically means to burst violently or to increase rapidly.
Example of a confusing word: expand (to increase in size)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, explode is used as an intransitive verb, typically indicating an automatic or natural action.
explode
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
explode in anger
to become very angry quickly
explode onto the scene
to become suddenly successful or noticeable
Differences between similar words and explode
explode
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burst
differences
Explode means to burst violently or increase rapidly, while burst can mean to break suddenly or come apart.
explode
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Explode is used when something bursts with force, often causing damage; erupt is often used with natural phenomena like volcanoes or intense emotions.
differences
Words with the same origin as explode
The origin of explode
explode comes from the Latin 'explodere', meaning 'to drive or throw out'.
Word structure
It has the prefix ex (out), root plod (to strike), and suffix e (verb), so explode means 'to throw out by striking'.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is 'plod'. Words with the same root include 'plosive'.
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