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Bomb

UK /["/bɒm/"]/US /["/bɑːm/"]/

Definition

a weapon designed to explode at a particular time or when it is dropped or thrown

In simple words: A bomb is a weapon that explodes and causes destruction.

Examples

  • The explosion was caused by a bomb that detonated in the city center.
  • The police found a suspicious package that might be a bomb.
  • He decided to bomb the test by not studying at all.
  • The movie was a complete bomb and failed at the box office.
  • They planted a bomb in the enemy's territory, causing significant damage.

Usage notes

Use 'bomb' when referring to explosives or in a metaphorical sense, like 'bombing' a test. It's not suitable for casual conversations about non-explosive subjects.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'bomb' going off – it makes a big BOOM!

Collocations

  • big
  • huge
  • large
  • place
  • plant
  • put
  • fall
  • rain
  • rain down
  • attack
  • blast
  • explosion
  • big
  • huge
  • large
  • place
  • plant
  • put
  • fall
  • rain
  • rain down
  • attack
  • blast
  • explosion

Synonyms

  • explosive
  • detonator
  • munitions
  • ordnance

Antonyms

  • peace
  • safety

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'bump' - they are different things.
  • Using 'bomb' in a positive context, as it is mostly negative.