In the beginning, the English word explode had the meaning "to drive from the stage by a noisy expression of dislike."

EXPLODED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of explode 2. to break up into pieces violently, or to cause…. Learn more.

exploded - showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another; "the manufacturer provided an exploded view of the apparatus"

EXPLODE definition: to expand with force and noise because of rapid chemical change or decomposition, as gunpowder or nitroglycerine (implode ). See examples of explode used in a …

1 day ago · adjective showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another “the manufacturer provided an exploded view of the apparatus” synonyms: …

The horses exploded [= burst] out of the starting gate. The birds suddenly exploded into flight. We exploded [= burst] into action.

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 synonym blow …

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There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective exploded, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

to burst forth violently or emotionally, esp. with noise, laughter, violent speech, etc. He exploded with rage when contradicted