Definitions and Synonyms of explode | Another word for explode | What is explode?
Definition 1: burst outward, usually with noise - [verb of change]Samples where explode or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- The champagne bottle exploded
Synonyms for explode in the sense of this definition
(explode is a kind of ...) change in physical make-up
(... is a kind of explode ) explode heavily or with a loud dull noise
(... is a kind of explode ) be discharged or activated
"the explosive devices went off" (... is a kind of explode ) become active and spew forth lava and rocks
"Vesuvius erupts once in a while"
Samples where explode or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- The champagne bottle exploded
Synonyms for explode in the sense of this definition
(explode is a kind of ...) change in physical make-up
(... is a kind of explode ) explode heavily or with a loud dull noise
(... is a kind of explode ) be discharged or activated
"the explosive devices went off"(... is a kind of explode ) become active and spew forth lava and rocks
"Vesuvius erupts once in a while"Definition 2: cause to burst with a violent release of energy - [verb of change]Samples where explode or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- We exploded the nuclear bomb
Synonyms for explode in the sense of this definition
(explode is a kind of ...) change in physical make-up
(... is a kind of explode ) cause to explode violently and with loud noise
(... is a kind of explode ) blow up with dynamite
"The rock was dynamited" (explode causes ...) burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
"the bomb detonated at noon" "The Molotov cocktail exploded"
Samples where explode or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- We exploded the nuclear bomb
Synonyms for explode in the sense of this definition
(explode is a kind of ...) change in physical make-up
(... is a kind of explode ) cause to explode violently and with loud noise
(... is a kind of explode ) blow up with dynamite
"The rock was dynamited"(explode causes ...) burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
"the bomb detonated at noon" "The Molotov cocktail exploded"Definition 3: increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner - [verb of change]Samples where explode or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- The population of India is exploding
- The island's rodent population irrupted
Synonyms for explode in the sense of this definition
(explode is a kind of ...) become bigger or greater in amount
"The amount of work increased"
Samples where explode or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- The population of India is exploding
- The island's rodent population irrupted
Synonyms for explode in the sense of this definition
(explode is a kind of ...) become bigger or greater in amount
"The amount of work increased"Definition 4: be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise - [verb of change]Samples where explode or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- His anger exploded
Synonyms for explode in the sense of this definition
(explode is a kind of ...) undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
"We turned from Socialism to Capitalism" "The people turned against the President when he stole the election"
Samples where explode or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- His anger exploded