Simple meaning
What does Bounce mean?
Bounce means spring back or recover quickly.
Dictionary definition
To spring back after hitting a surface, or to recover quickly from a setback.
Example sentences
Bounce in a sentence
easy
The ball can bounce high on this court.
medium
After a tough loss, they bounced back in the next game.
hard
The character learns to bounce back from mistakes with support and practice.
Synonyms
Words like Bounce
reboundUse for returning after a setback.
springUse for quick upward movement.
Antonyms
Opposite words
sinkUse for dropping and not recovering.
collapseUse for losing strength or control.
Word family
Bounce word family
Base word
bounce
verb
bounce
Base form.
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