explode — burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈsploʊd/
Korean meaning: 폭발하다, 터지다
Korean pronunciation: 익**스플**로드
Example Sentences
- My phone exploded with notifications after I posted that embarrassing photo.
- The professor's patience finally exploded when students kept talking during the lecture.
- His head might explode from trying to understand quantum physics.
explode
VERB//ɪkˈsploʊd//
burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion
The old building explodes into debris and flames during demolition
When metal corrodes, it may implode instead of explode!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'explodere', combining 'ex-' (out) and 'plodere' (to clap or strike). Originally meant to drive off the stage by clapping, later evolved to mean bursting forth violently.
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📝Examples
“My phone exploded with notifications after I posted that embarrassing photo.”
“The professor's patience finally exploded when students kept talking during the lecture.”
“His head might explode from trying to understand quantum physics.”
“The online gaming industry exploded during the pandemic.”
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