implode (B1)
verb
Definition
implode means to collapse or burst inward violently. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The lesson showed how to implode in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will implode before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to implode.
How to Use implode
- to implode (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to implode."
- implode in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how implode works in context."
Antonyms of implode
Words with the opposite meaning to implode:
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