In the beginning, the English word explode had the meaning "to drive from the stage by a noisy expression of dislike."

Explode definition: to expand with force and noise because of rapid chemical change or decomposition, as gunpowder or nitroglycerine (implode ).. See examples of EXPLODE used …

If an object such as a bomb explodes or if someone or something explodes it, it bursts loudly and with great force, often causing damage or injury. They were clearing up when the second …

explode is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin explōdere, explaudere.

EXPLODE meaning: 1. If something such as a bomb explodes, it bursts (= breaks suddenly from inside) with noise and…. Learn more.

1. to expand with force and noise through rapid chemical change or decomposition, as gunpowder or nitroglycerine (opposed to implode). 2. to burst violently, as a boiler from excessive …

We exploded [= burst] into action. The building exploded in/into flames/fire. She looked like she was ready to explode with anger. “Damn you!” she exploded. Science has exploded many old …

Nov 16, 2025 · In English it used to mean to "drive out with violence and sudden noise" (from around 1660), and later meaning to "go off with a loud noise" (from around 1790). The sense …

Explode 's two most common meanings refer to a physically destructive act, most commonly a bomb going off, or metaphorically, as in your parents' sudden fury when they see your end-of …

What is the pronunciation of explode? 破裂, （使）爆炸，（使）爆破, 情感… 破裂, （使）爆炸, 情感…