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# explode

verb (explode, explodes, exploded, exploding)

«explode» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. To explode means to burst apart with a loud bang and great force. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/explode/#m1)
2. To explode can mean to suddenly become very angry. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/explode/#m2)
3. To explode also means to grow very fast, like a population exploding. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/explode/#m3)
4. To explode with laughter means to burst out laughing suddenly and loudly. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/explode/#m4)

### In the lessons

In science, explosions are very fast reactions that release heat, light and gas; fireworks and volcanoes can explode. In safety lessons, aerosol cans, batteries and gas bottles can explode if heated, so keep them away from fire; fireworks are only lit by adults. In stories, characters explode with anger or laughter. Phrases: explode with laughter, explode with anger, blow up.

### Examples

- The fireworks exploded in the sky. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/explode/#x1)
- Never put an aerosol can in a fire; it may explode. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/explode/#x2)
- The balloon exploded with a loud pop. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/explode/#x3)
- The volcano exploded and sent ash into the air. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/explode/#x4)
- Dad exploded with anger when he saw the mess. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/explode/#x5)
- We all exploded with laughter. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/explode/#x6)
- Old batteries can swell and explode. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/explode/#x7)
- The number of rabbits exploded after the farmer left. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/explode/#x8)
- “A person who, because he has corns himself, always treads on other people’s toes,” answered the Roman Candle in a low whisper; and the Cracker nearly exploded with laughter. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/explode/#x9)

### Note

Regular verb: exploded. Noun: explosion; adjective: explosive. «Blow up» means nearly the same. A burst balloon is a tiny «explosion» of air, not fire.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «explode» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/explode/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«explode» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/explode.html) on Mova free.