bombs
Pronunciation: [bɑmz]
Word
Context: “military”
(noun) a bomb is a type of weapon that can explode. Bombs are used in wars or by people to cause damage or destruction.
Example
The military dropped several bombs during the training exercise as a demonstration.
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Fortunately, no bombs were found in the area after the investigation.
Example
What are the different types of bombs used in warfare?
Context: “failure”
(verb) to bomb means to fail very badly, often in a performance like a show or test. It’s like when something goes wrong in a way that is really noticeable.
Example
The comedian's new act was a hit and really made the audience laugh.
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Unfortunately, the movie bombed at the box office and didn’t attract many viewers.
Example
Did the new video game bomb when it was released?
Context: “attack”
(verb) to bomb also means to attack a place by dropping bombs from planes. It’s used in military actions when aiming to hit a target from the air.
Example
The air force successfully bombed the enemy's supply lines during the operation.
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They decided not to bomb the area to avoid harming innocent civilians.
Example
Which cities were bombed during the conflict?
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