Kilo Lingo

/ɪkˈspləʊd/

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Translation

To burst suddenly with a loud noise and great force, like a bomb.

Word origin

From Latin explodere, meaning to drive an actor off the stage by clapping and shouting.

Origin
Latin
Root
explodere
English cognates
applaud, plausible

Grammar

Verb typeregular (explode, explodes, exploded)

Examples

seconds.

"Explode" means to burst with a loud bang and great force.

fireworks .

"Exploded" is the past form of "explode".

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A person can "explode" too, meaning they suddenly become very angry.

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This word is part of lesson 49.