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A grenade went off

🇬🇧 UK //ə ˈɡrəneɪd wɛnt ɒf// 🇺🇸 US //ə ˈɡrəneɪd wɛnt ɔf//

Meaning of A grenade went off

A violent explosion caused by a grenade.

In simple words: An explosion happened when a grenade was used.

A grenade went off in a sentence

• Just as we arrived, a grenade went off nearby, sending everyone diving for cover.
• In the heat of battle, the soldier shouted when the grenade went off unexpectedly.
• After the grenade went off, there was a deafening silence as the dust settled.
• The movie featured a scene where a grenade went off, creating a dramatic effect.
• Witnesses reported that a grenade went off in the crowded market, causing chaos.

How to use A grenade went off

Use in contexts related to warfare or military actions. Avoid casual or light-hearted discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a loud pop sound when the grenade bursts, like a firework.

Related words

Collocations with A grenade went off

• grenade went off unexpectedly
• grenade went off in combat
• grenade went off suddenly

Synonyms for A grenade went off

• exploded
• detonated
• burst
• erupted
• blew up

Common mistakes with A grenade went off

• Confused with 'the grenade exploded' - both are correct but vary in style.
• Using past tense incorrectly - should match the context.
• Mistaking 'went off' for 'left' - 'went off' refers to an explosion, not departure.

Frequently asked questions about A grenade went off

What does A grenade went off mean?

An explosion happened when a grenade was used.

What is the definition of A grenade went off?

A violent explosion caused by a grenade.

How do you use A grenade went off in a sentence?

Just as we arrived, a grenade went off nearby, sending everyone diving for cover.

Can you give another example of A grenade went off?

In the heat of battle, the soldier shouted when the grenade went off unexpectedly.

What are synonyms for A grenade went off?

Common alternatives include exploded, detonated, burst, erupted, blew up.

What words go with A grenade went off?

It commonly pairs with grenade went off unexpectedly, grenade went off in combat, grenade went off suddenly.

What are common mistakes when using A grenade went off?

Confused with 'the grenade exploded' - both are correct but vary in style. Using past tense incorrectly - should match the context. Mistaking 'went off' for 'left' - 'went off' refers to an explosion, not departure.

How do you pronounce A grenade went off?

US: //ə ˈɡrəneɪd wɛnt ɔf//, UK: //ə ˈɡrəneɪd wɛnt ɒf//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use A grenade went off?

Use in contexts related to warfare or military actions. Avoid casual or light-hearted discussions.