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- pronunciation:
- ihk
splo
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noun |
| definition 1: |
When there is an explosion, it means that something has blown apart with great force. An explosion is also the loud noise that you hear when something blows apart.
The guests at the fair heard the explosion of fireworks in the distance.- synonyms:
- bang, blast, boom, burst, eruption
- similar words:
- thunder
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| definition 2: |
When someone has an explosion of emotion, it means that they suddenly show a lot of emotion. You may have an explosion of tears or anger, or an explosion of laughter.
Macy had an explosion of anger when she saw that her friend was getting bullied by some older kids. She shouted at them to stop.- synonyms:
- eruption
- similar words:
- blaze, burst
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| related words: |
crash, tantrum, violence |
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