rebound — to bounce back after hitting something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to bounce back after hitting something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːbaʊnd/
Example Sentences
- She's dating her ex's best friend - classic rebound move!
- My diet plans always rebound like a rubber ball - I lose 5kg and gain back 7kg!
- After being rejected by his crush, he rebounded faster than a basketball.
rebound
VERB[/ˈriːbaʊnd/]
to bounce back after hitting something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'rebondir', combining the prefix 're-' (back) with 'bondir' (to bounce), which derives from Latin 'bombus' (a booming sound) and possibly Germanic roots related to jumping movements.
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + bound (to leap/bounce, from Old French bondir) = rebound (to bounce back)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“She's dating her ex's best friend - classic rebound move!”
“My diet plans always rebound like a rubber ball - I lose 5kg and gain back 7kg!”
“After being rejected by his crush, he rebounded faster than a basketball.”
“The stock market showed signs of a rebound after yesterday's crash.”
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