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Bomb

bɑm
Very common
~ 2300
~ 2300, Very common
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Explosive device used for destructive purposes, Something excellent or outstanding, To fail spectacularly or be a complete disaster

Bomb - Meanings

Explosive device used for destructive purposes

Example: The bomb exploded in the city center, causing widespread damage.
Usage: formalContext: news reports, military discussions
Note: This is the primary definition of 'bomb' and is used in serious contexts.

Something excellent or outstanding

Example: This new restaurant is the bomb! The food is amazing.
Usage: informalContext: casual conversations, slang
Note: This slang usage is common among younger generations and in informal settings.

To fail spectacularly or be a complete disaster

Example: The party bombed, nobody showed up.
Usage: informalContext: casual conversations, entertainment industry
Note: Used to describe a situation that went terribly wrong or was a total failure.

Bomb's synonyms

explosive

An explosive is a substance or device that can cause a sudden release of energy as an explosion.
Example: The military used explosives to destroy the bridge.
Note: While 'bomb' refers to an explosive device designed to explode on impact, 'explosive' is a more general term encompassing various substances or devices capable of exploding.

grenade

A grenade is a small bomb typically thrown by hand or launched from a rifle.
Example: The soldier threw a grenade into the enemy's bunker.
Note: A grenade is a specific type of bomb that is hand-held and manually thrown, often used in military combat situations.

missile

A missile is a self-propelled weapon that can be guided towards a target.
Example: The country launched a missile towards its neighboring state.
Note: While a bomb is typically a stationary explosive device, a missile is a self-propelled weapon that can be controlled and directed towards a specific target.

Bomb expressions, common phrases

The bomb

This phrase is used informally to describe something as excellent or exciting.
Example: That party was the bomb! It was so much fun.
Note: It does not directly refer to an explosive device, but rather to something positive.

Bombshell

This phrase refers to a surprising or shocking event or piece of news.
Example: Her resignation was a bombshell to the company.
Note: It is used metaphorically to suggest the impact of an explosion.

Bombed

To bomb something means to perform very poorly or fail at it.
Example: I bombed the presentation. It didn't go well at all.
Note: It is a slang term unrelated to actual explosives.

Drop a bombshell

To drop a bombshell means to reveal something shocking or surprising.
Example: She dropped a bombshell when she announced she was leaving the company.
Note: It uses the imagery of a sudden and unexpected explosion.

Bombarded with

To be bombarded with something means to be overwhelmed or flooded by it.
Example: I was bombarded with questions during the interview.
Note: It conveys a sense of being under a heavy attack.

Time bomb

A time bomb refers to a situation or problem that may become dangerous or disastrous in the future.
Example: The issue of climate change is like a time bomb waiting to explode.
Note: It alludes to a bomb set to detonate at a specific time.

Bomb squad

A bomb squad is a specialized group of individuals trained to deal with explosive devices.
Example: The bomb squad was called in to investigate the suspicious package.
Note: It refers to a team of experts rather than the bomb itself.

Bomb everyday (slang) expressions

Da bomb

Used to express something as excellent, amazing, or outstanding.
Example: That pizza was da bomb!
Note: A slang variation that intensifies the original meaning of 'bomb' as something extremely good.

Bomb diggity

An enthusiastic way to describe something as fantastic or awesome.
Example: This party is the bomb diggity!
Note: An added emphasis on the positivity and excitement compared to just 'bomb.'

Bomb-ass

Used to emphasize high quality or exceptional nature of something.
Example: They make bomb-ass tacos at that food truck.
Note: Intensifying the original 'bomb' with 'ass' to convey extreme positivity about the quality.

Bomb AF

Abbreviation for 'as f***', indicating something is exceptionally great or impressive.
Example: Her outfit is bomb AF!
Note: A more explicit and stronger emphasis on the excellence of something compared to just 'bomb.'

Bomb dot com

An outdated but still used slang term to describe something as awesome or fantastic.
Example: That movie was bomb dot com!
Note: An exaggerated and playful way to praise something beyond just using 'bomb.'

Bombastic

Used to describe something as exaggerated, theatrical, or over-the-top.
Example: The presentation was quite bombastic.
Note: Has a negative connotation, unlike the positive meaning usually associated with 'bomb'.

Bomb out

To leave or depart quickly, especially to exit abruptly or unexpectedly.
Example: I decided to bomb out of the party early.
Note: The slang term 'bomb out' focuses on leaving in a hurry, differing from the original destructive connotation of 'bomb.'

Bomb - Examples

The bomb exploded in the building.
The terrorist had a bomb in his backpack.
The city was under heavy bombing during the war.

Bomb grammar

Bomb - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: bomb
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): bombs
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): bomb
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): bombed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): bombing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): bombs
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): bomb
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): bomb
Syllables, Separation and Stress
bomb Contains 1 syllables: bomb
Phonetic transcription: ˈbäm
bomb , ˈbäm (The red syllable is stressed)

Bomb - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
bomb: ~ 2300 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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