explode
Meaning
To explode means to burst or break apart suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "explode" with "implode," which means to collapse inward.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Sarah
was
blowing
up
balloons
for
a
small
party
at
home
.
One
balloon
had
some
small
pieces
of
paper
inside
,
and
when
she
touched
it
,
it
suddenly
exploded
with
a
loud
pop
,
which
surprised
her
.
She
quickly
picked
up
the
paper
and
the
broken
pieces
of
the
balloon
and
put
them
in
the
bin
.
Her
friend
arrived
and
helped
her
finish
the
decorations
,
so
they
worked
together
calmly
.
Soon
the
room
looked
cheerful
and
the
party
could
begin
.
Common Phrases
explode into pieces
explode with anger
explode in a fire
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