Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɪkˈspləʊd/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɪkˈsploʊd/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation

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• Hyphenation: ex‧plodeCategory:2-syllable words

Verb

1. (transitive & intransitive)Category:Transitive verbsCategory:Intransitive verbs If something explodes, it breaks apart quickly and strongly, often with strong heat, sound, and light.

   A bomb exploded in the market, killing five people.

   She was so angry, she exploded.