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explode

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/ɪkˈsploʊd/ · ex-plode

to burst or shatter violently and suddenly.

Meanings

verbformal

to burst or shatter violently and suddenly.

شدید اور اچانک پھٹنا یا ٹوٹنا.

پھٹنا

phatna

Synonyms

burstblow updetonateپھٹ جاناانفجار کرنادھماکہ کرنا

Antonyms

implodedeflatecalmسکڑناڈھیر ہوناپرامن ہونا

Common Collocations

  • explode with rage
  • the bomb exploded
  • ideas that will explode in popularity

Example Sentences

The balloon will explode if you overinflate it.

اگر آپ اسے زیادہ پھلا دیں گے تو غبارہ پھٹ جائے گا۔

Agar aap ise zyada phula dain ge to gubaarah phat jaega.

The volcano is expected to explode soon.

امید ہے کہ یہ آتش فشاں جلد ہی پھٹے گا۔

Umeed hai ke yeh aatishfishaan jald hi phataga.

Her anger seemed ready to explode at any moment.

اس کا غصہ کسی بھی لمحے پھٹنے کو تیار لگ رہا تھا۔

Us ka gussa kisi bhi lamhay phatne ko tayaar lag raha tha.

Easily Confused With

implode:Implode means to collapse inwardly, while explode means to burst outwardly.

Word Family

explosion
nounانفجار
explosive
adjectiveانفجاری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an explosion as a loud 'pop' sound.

Imagine a firework bursting in the sky.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "explodere" — to drive away or push out

First known use: 15th century

The word 'explode' has evolved from Latin to Middle French and is now used in modern English to describe the act of bursting or blowing up.