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Bounce: Definition, Usage & Key Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：spring back (bounce)

bounce 🔊

/baʊns/

to spring back quickly after hitting a surface, like a ball bouncing on the ground.

Bounce meaning illustrated: a tennis ball springing back off a hard surface.

spring back 🔊

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/sprɪŋ bæk/

To rebound or spring back quickly after impacting a surface, often due to elasticity.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Middle English 'bounsen', imitative of a thumping sound.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'bounce' as the sound a ball makes when it hits the ground: 'boing!'

📖 Example

The red rubber ball bounced high after it hit the pavement, and the child chased after it with a laugh. 🔊 The red rubber ball rebounded high after hitting the pavement, and the child ran after it happily.

🔗 Collocations

bounce back – to recover quickly from a setback

bounce off – to rebound from a surface

bounce a ball – to make a ball rebound by throwing it

🔄 Synonyms

rebound (v.) – to spring back after impact

ricochet (v.) – to bounce off a surface at an angle

spring (v.) – to move suddenly upward or forward

🚫 Antonyms

stick (v.) – to adhere or remain attached to a surface

adhere (v.) – to stick firmly to a surface

🌱 Derivatives

bouncy (adj.) – tending to bounce; elastic

bouncer (n.) – a person or thing that bounces, or a club security guard

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'bounce' originates from imitative sounds for thumping. In modern use, it's essential in physics for elastic collisions and in sports like basketball.

Meaning 2：jump energetically (bounce)

bounce 🔊

/baʊns/

to move up and down energetically, like a person jumping on a trampoline.

Bounce definition: a child jumping joyfully on a trampoline, showing energetic movement.

jump energetically 🔊

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/dʒʌmp ˌenərˈdʒɛtɪkli/

To move up and down with energy, often in a joyful or excited manner, like jumping on a trampoline.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The little girl bounced with excitement on her new trampoline, her pigtails flying in the air. 🔊 The little girl jumped up and down excitedly on her new trampoline, her pigtails swaying in the air.

🔗 Collocations

bounce with joy – to jump up and down happily

bounce on a trampoline – to jump on a trampoline

bounce up and down – to move vertically with energy

🔄 Synonyms

jump (v.) – to push oneself off a surface into the air

leap (v.) – to jump high or far

hop (v.) – to jump lightly on one foot or both feet

🚫 Antonyms

stand still (phrase) – to remain motionless

sink (v.) – to move downward

🌱 Derivatives

bouncy (adj.) – full of energy; lively

bouncer (n.) – a person who bounces, such as in a club