explodes
word · lemma: explode
/ɪksˈpɫoʊdz/
ik-SPLOHDZ
/ɛksplˈəʊdz/
ek-SPLOHDZ
Definition
'Explodes' means bursts apart suddenly and violently, usually making a loud noise, like a bomb or balloon. It can also describe strong emotions or a sudden increase in something.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for physical explosions (bombs, fireworks, balloons), but also for emotions ('he explodes with rage'), or sudden increases ('population explodes'). More formal than 'blows up' (slang). Do not confuse with 'implode' (collapse inward).
Spanish: explota - estallaPortuguese (BR): explode - estouraPortuguese (PT): explode - rebentaChinese (Simplified): 爆炸 - 爆发（情绪）Chinese (Traditional): 爆炸 - 爆發（情緒）Hindi: फटता है - विस्फोट करता हैArabic: ينفجرBengali: বিস্ফোরিত হয়Russian: взрываетсяJapanese: 爆発するVietnamese: nổ raKorean: 폭발하다Turkish: patlar - infilak ederUrdu: پھٹ جاتا ہے - دھماکے سے اُڑ جاتا ہےIndonesian: meledak - meletus
Example Sentences
The bomb explodes in the movie.
basic
If you heat the balloon too much, it explodes.
basic
The car explodes after the crash.
basic
Sometimes Dad just explodes when he gets really stressed.
natural
The crowd explodes in cheers when the team scores.
natural
My phone explodes with messages every morning.
natural