English / word
explosion
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a violent and destructive shattering or blowing apart of something
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
In context
01
A sudden gas cylinder explosion rocked the building.
02
Firefighters responded quickly to contain the chemical explosion.
Synonyms
blast,burst,eruption
Antonyms
silence,calm,implosion
Collocations
massive explosion,gas explosion,explosion of anger