Bounce

Quick meaning: Bounce is a verb meaning (intransitive) To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle.

Meaning

(intransitive) To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle.

More Meanings

1. (intransitive) To move quickly up and then down (or vice versa), once or repeatedly.
2. (transitive) To cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly.
3. (transitive, colloquial) To suggest or introduce (an idea, etc.) to (off or by) someone, in order to gain feedback.
4. (intransitive) To leap or spring suddenly or unceremoniously; to bound.
5. To move rapidly (between).
6. (intransitive, informal, of a cheque/check) To be refused by a bank because it is drawn on insufficient funds.
7. (transitive, informal) To fail to cover (have sufficient funds for) (a cheque/check drawn on one's account).

Example Sentences

Out bounced the mastiff.

He bounced the child on his knee.

He bounces nervously on his chair.

She bounced happily into the room.

Word Forms

• bounces
• bouncing
• bounced

Synonyms for bounce

Depending on context, synonyms include rebound, bob, bang, approach, cohabit, common.

Antonyms for bounce

Common opposites include clear.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include leap, bounciness, jounce, rebound, spring, recoil.

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