In the beginning, the English word explode had the meaning "to drive from the stage by a noisy expression of dislike." But this sense has all but disappeared.

EXPLODING definition: 1. present participle of explode 2. to break up into pieces violently, or to cause something to do…. Learn more.

Define exploding. exploding synonyms, exploding pronunciation, exploding translation, English dictionary definition of exploding. v. ex·plod·ed , ex·plod·ing , ex·plodes v. intr. 1. To release …

verb (used without object) exploded, exploding to expand with force and noise because of rapid chemical change or decomposition, as gunpowder or nitroglycerine (implode ). to burst, fly into …

Definition of explode verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [intransitive, transitive] to burst (= break apart) or make something burst loudly and violently, causing damage …

If an object such as a bomb explodes or if someone or something explodes it, it bursts loudly and with great force, often causing damage or injury. They were clearing up when the second …

to move or act suddenly and quickly with force: [no object] to explode in laughter. disprove:[~ + object] The new findings about the solar system explode the present theories. See -plaud-, …

Present participle of explode. My head is exploding from all this rubbish. All forms of online media are exploding in a similar fashion. Yes, from the exploding soufflé show. An exploding harpoon …

Synonyms for EXPLODING: detonating, popping, blowing, bursting, crumping, going off, shattering, blowing up; Antonyms of EXPLODING: imploding, collapsing, fizzling

Explode 's two most common meanings refer to a physically destructive act, most commonly a bomb going off, or metaphorically, as in your parents' sudden fury when they see your end-of …