Cool MateMeaning of Bounce
In simple words: to move up and down or back and forth quickly
Bounce in a sentence
- The basketball managed to bounce high off the court.
- She decided to bounce back from her failure and try again.
- The email bounced because the address was incorrect.
- He managed to bounce ideas off his colleagues during the meeting.
- The cat loves to bounce around the room when it's excited.
- They watched as the children bounce on the trampoline.
- After some initial setbacks, she was able to bounce back stronger than ever.
How to use Bounce
Use 'bounce' to describe ball-like motion. It’s common in both casual and descriptive contexts. Avoid using it in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
bounce + object
Memory hint
Think of a ball 'boun-cing' up and down.
Related words
Common mistakes with Bounce
- Using 'bounced' incorrectly with non-physical objects, like ideas.
- Confusing 'bounce' with 'jump' when referring to people.
- Mispronouncing 'bounce' as 'bunc' or similar.
Bounce appears in
Bounce in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ارتداد، قفز
التحرك لأعلى ولأسفل أو للخلف وللأمام بسرعة
- Bengaliবাংলা
লাফানো, বাউন্স করা
দ্রুত উপরে-নীচে বা পিছনে-সামনে যাওয়া
- GermanDeutsch
Hüpfen, Abprallen, Zurückkommen
sich schnell auf und ab oder hin und her bewegen
- SpanishEspañol
Rebotar
moverse hacia arriba y hacia abajo o de un lado a otro rápidamente
- Persianفارسی
جهیدن، برگشتن، بالا و پایین پریدن، جبران کردن، برگشت خوردن
سریع بالا و پایین یا عقب و جلو حرکت کردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Rebondir, Sauter, Revenir, Faire rebondir
Bouger de haut en bas ou d'avant en arrière rapidement.
- Hindiहिन्दी
उछलना, वापस आना
तेज़ी से ऊपर-नीचे या आगे-पीछे होना
- ItalianItaliano
Rimbalzare, saltare
muoversi su e giù o avanti e indietro velocemente
- PortuguesePortuguês
Quicar, Pular, Voltar
Mover-se para cima e para baixo ou para frente e para trás rapidamente.
- RussianРусский
Прыгать, Отскакивать
Быстро двигаться вверх-вниз или вперед-назад.
- Urduاردو
اچھلنا، اچھالنا
جلدی سے اوپر نیچے یا آگے پیچھے ہونا
- Chinese中文
Bounce
快速地上下或来回移动
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Frequently asked questions about Bounce
What does Bounce mean?
to move up and down or back and forth quickly
What is the definition of Bounce?
if something bounces or you bounce it, it moves quickly away from a surface it has just hit or you make it do this
How do you use Bounce in a sentence?
The basketball managed to bounce high off the court.
Can you give another example of Bounce?
She decided to bounce back from her failure and try again.
What are synonyms for Bounce?
Common alternatives include rebound, spring, vault, jump.
What is the opposite of Bounce?
Opposite meanings include settle, stay, drop.
What words go with Bounce?
It commonly pairs with high, back, off, against, around, down.
What are common mistakes when using Bounce?
Using 'bounced' incorrectly with non-physical objects, like ideas. Confusing 'bounce' with 'jump' when referring to people. Mispronouncing 'bounce' as 'bunc' or similar.
How do you pronounce Bounce?
US: /["/baʊns/","/ˈbaʊnsɪz/","/baʊnst/","/ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/baʊns/","/ˈbaʊnsɪz/","/baʊnst/","/ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Bounce?
Use 'bounce' to describe ball-like motion. It’s common in both casual and descriptive contexts. Avoid using it in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Bounce?
"Bounce" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.