American English
/ɪksˈpʰloʊd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
to burst suddenly and violently, often because of pressure, heat, or a chemical reaction
Practice out loudto burst suddenly and violently, often because of pressure, heat, or a chemical reaction
The balloon exploded.
The car exploded after the crash.
a bomb explodes · a balloon explodes · explode into flames
something explodes
something explodes because of + noun
to become much larger or more intense very quickly
Demand for electric cars exploded.
The population exploded from 20,000 to 100,000.
exploding demand · exploding costs · explode in popularity
something explodes in + noun
something explodes from + number + to + number
to suddenly become very angry and show your anger by shouting or acting strongly
She exploded when she saw the bill.
Dad exploded at me for being late.
Do not say *explode your anger*. Say explode with anger or explode at someone.
explode with anger · explode at someone
someone explodes
someone explodes at + person
to show that an idea, belief, or story is false
The report exploded the myth that the city was unsafe.
New evidence exploded the old theory.
explode a myth · explode a false belief
explode + a myth
someone explodes + the idea that + sentence
to suddenly start burning strongly
The truck exploded into flames.
to suddenly become extremely angry
He exploded with anger at the news.
to prove that a popular belief is false
The study exploded a common myth.
Drop the final e before -ing: exploding, not explodeing.