bounce

Definition

  • n. the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
  • n. rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
  • v. spring back; spring away from an impact
  • v. hit something so that it bounces

Word forms

Past tense
bounced
Present participle
bouncing
Past participle
bounced
Third person singular
bounces

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The ball had a great bounce, making it easy to play with.

  2. vi.

    The basketball bounced off the floor and into the hoop.

  3. vt.

    He bounced the ball against the wall to practice his shots.

  4. 计

    The system will bounce back the email if the address is incorrect.