exploded
word · lemma: explode
/ɪksˈpɫoʊdəd/
ik-SPLOH-did
/ɛksplˈəʊdɪd/
ik-SPLOH-did
Definition
Past tense of 'explode'. It means something suddenly burst with force, making a loud sound, or that something increased or happened very quickly and dramatically.
Usage & Nuances
'Exploded' is often used for physical bursts (bomb, balloon) and for rapid growth or emotions (prices exploded, he exploded with anger). For emotions, it's figurative. Don't confuse with 'imploded' (collapsed inward). Mostly neutral register.
Spanish: explotó - estallóPortuguese (BR): explodiu - estourouPortuguese (PT): explodiu - rebentouChinese (Simplified): 爆炸了Chinese (Traditional): 爆炸了Hindi: फट गया - विस्फोट हुआArabic: انفجرBengali: বিস্ফোরিত হয়েছে - ফাটল - প্রচণ্ড বেড়ে গেছেRussian: взорвался - взорвалась - резко увеличилсяJapanese: 爆発した - 急増したVietnamese: đã nổ - bùng nổ - tăng vọtKorean: 폭발했다 - 급증했다Turkish: patladı - aniden arttıUrdu: پھٹ گیا - زوردار اضافہ ہواIndonesian: meledak - melonjak
Example Sentences
The balloon exploded when I touched it.
basic
The building exploded last night.
basic
The fireworks exploded in the sky.
basic
My phone exploded with messages after the announcement.
natural
He exploded with laughter when he saw the video.
natural
Prices exploded after the new law was passed.
natural