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- pronunciation:
- ihk
splo
zhn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
an act or instance of bursting or violent release of energy, or the noise made thereby.
The wall came down with an explosion of dynamite.The explosion was deafening.
- synonyms:
- bang, blast, blowup, boom, burst, detonation, eruption, fulmination
- similar words:
- discharge, flare-up, outburst, thunder
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definition 2: |
a sudden, forceful, and often emotional outburst.
an explosion of laughter- synonyms:
- blowup, eruption, outburst
- similar words:
- blaze, burst, convulsion, flare-up, gale, outbreak, riot
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definition 3: |
a sudden, sharp increase.
the explosion of knowledgea population explosion- synonyms:
- flare-up, outbreak
- similar words:
- acceleration, burst, convulsion, increase, rush
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related words: |
backfire, blast, crash, fit, gust, tantrum, violence |
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