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Bounce
baʊns
Very common
~ 1600
~ 1600
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Bounce -
To rebound off a surface after hitting it
Example: The basketball bounced off the backboard and went into the hoop.
Usage: informalContext: sports, everyday conversations
Note: Commonly used in sports contexts to describe the movement of a ball or object hitting a surface and returning
To move up and down repeatedly
Example: The kids were bouncing on the trampoline.
Usage: informalContext: playful activities, informal settings
Note: Often used to describe a rhythmic or playful movement
To remove someone from a place or situation
Example: The bouncers bounced the troublemakers out of the club.
Usage: informalContext: nightlife, security, informal conversations
Note: Informal slang term for ejecting or kicking someone out
To send back a message or email without opening it
Example: I accidentally bounced the email because I didn't recognize the sender.
Usage: informalContext: email communication, informal settings
Note: Commonly used in email terminology to indicate a message was undeliverable or returned
Bounce's synonyms
rebound
To rebound means to bounce back after hitting a surface.
Example: The basketball rebounded off the backboard.
Note: Rebound specifically implies a return after hitting a surface, often used in sports contexts.
spring
Spring refers to a sudden movement or jump back after being pressed down or stretched.
Example: The coil spring in the mattress provides bounce.
Note: Spring can also refer to a coiled or elastic device that returns to its original shape after being compressed.
ricochet
Ricochet means to rebound off a surface at an angle.
Example: The bullet ricocheted off the wall.
Note: Ricochet often implies a sharp or unexpected change in direction after hitting a surface.
jounce
Jounce means to move with a jolting or bouncing motion.
Example: The rough road caused the car to jounce up and down.
Note: Jounce typically describes a rough or uneven bouncing movement.
Bounce expressions, common phrases
Bounce back
To recover quickly from a setback or difficult situation.
Example: After a difficult time, she managed to bounce back and find success again.
Note: The original word 'bounce' refers to a physical action of rebounding off a surface, while 'bounce back' is a metaphorical usage indicating resilience or recovery.
Bounce off
To discuss or share thoughts with someone to get their feedback or reaction.
Example: Idea bounced off a couple of friends to get their opinions before finalizing it.
Note: While 'bounce' refers to the physical action of rebounding, 'bounce off' is used in a figurative sense to indicate sharing ideas or thoughts.
Bounce ideas off
To share thoughts or suggestions with someone to seek their input or feedback.
Example: I like to bounce ideas off my colleagues to get different perspectives before making a decision.
Note: Similar to 'bounce off,' 'bounce ideas off' is used in a figurative sense to indicate seeking opinions or insights from others.
Bounce around
To move from person to person or place to place informally or without a clear direction.
Example: The plan has been bouncing around for weeks, but we need to make a decision soon.
Note: Unlike the physical action of bouncing, 'bounce around' refers to ideas or plans moving informally or without a set path.
Bounce off the walls
To be overly energetic, excited, or uncontrollable.
Example: The kids were bouncing off the walls with excitement before the party.
Note: This idiom uses 'bounce' to convey excessive energy or excitement rather than a physical action of rebounding.
Bounce a check
To have a check returned by a bank because of insufficient funds to cover the amount.
Example: He had to pay a fee for bouncing a check due to insufficient funds in his account.
Note: In this context, 'bounce' is used to indicate a check being returned due to lack of funds, rather than a physical bouncing action.
Bounce into
To enter a place or situation energetically or with excitement.
Example: She bounced into the room with a big smile on her face.
Note: While 'bounce' typically refers to a physical action, 'bounce into' describes entering a place or situation with enthusiasm or energy.
Bounce a ball
To repeatedly make a ball hit a surface and rebound.
Example: He likes to bounce a ball against the wall to relax.
Note: This phrase uses 'bounce' in its literal sense of causing a ball to rebound off a surface.
Bounce everyday (slang) expressions
Bounce
In this context, 'bounce' means to leave or exit quickly or abruptly.
Example: We decided to bounce early from the party.
Note: The slang term 'bounce' is commonly used to refer to leaving a place or situation swiftly, which differs from the original meaning of rebounding off a surface.
Bounce a question
To bounce a question means to deflect or redirect a question to someone else.
Example: She tried to bounce a tricky question during the interview.
Note: This usage of 'bounce' is different from the original meaning, indicating shifting the responsibility or attention of a question.
Bounce a vibe
To bounce a vibe means to change or shift the atmosphere or mood of a place or situation.
Example: I'm not feeling this place; let's bounce the vibe and find somewhere better.
Note: This slang term uses 'bounce' to indicate altering or moving the vibe, contrasting with the physical action of rebounding.
Bounce a plan
When you bounce a plan, it means to discard or abandon a previous plan and create a new one.
Example: I think we should bounce the original plan and come up with a new one.
Note: In this case, 'bounce' is used to convey the idea of rejecting or discarding something, diverging from its original meaning of rebounding.
Bounce a feeling
Bouncing a feeling refers to attempting to overcome or cope with an emotion.
Example: She tried to bounce her feelings of anxiety by taking deep breaths.
Note: This use of 'bounce' represents dealing with or managing emotions, in contrast to its original meaning of rebounding off a surface.
Bounce - Examples
The ball bounced off the wall.
She bounced up and down with excitement.
The email was returned as a bounce message.
Bounce grammar
Bounce - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: bounce
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): bounces, bounce
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): bounce
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): bounced
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): bouncing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): bounces
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): bounce
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): bounce
Syllables, Separation and Stress
bounce Contains 1 syllables: bounce
Phonetic transcription: ˈbau̇n(t)s
bounce , ˈbau̇n(t)s (The red syllable is stressed)
Bounce - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
bounce: ~ 1600 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.