/ɪkˈspləʊʒən/
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Meaning
A sudden, loud burst that throws fire and broken pieces into the air, as when a bomb goes off.
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Word origin
From Latin explodere, which first meant to drive an actor off the stage by clapping and hissing.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- explodere
- English cognates
- explode, explosive
Grammar
Examples
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"Explosion" is the sudden burst and its noise.
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Here "explosion" is the thing that caused the damage.
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"Explosions" is the plural form.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 20, lesson 2: explosion, tower, jacket and 7 more words.