Pronunciation

/bʌns/

Definitions

Noun

• Bounce: (noun) 1. The action of jumping or rebounding, typically with some force. For example: “The ball bounced high off the floor.”
• 2. An elastic quality or resilience, especially in materials like rubber. For example: “The mattress has a good bounce.”
• 3. A lively, energetic movement or mood. For example: “Her step had a spring in it, full of bounce.”

Verb

• To bounce: (verb) 1. To jump off a surface with some force. For example: “The children were bouncing on the trampoline.”
• 2. To send something back up into the air after it has hit a surface. For example: “The ball bounced off the wall.”
• 3. (informal) To experience a sudden change in fortune or situation. For example: “After losing his job, he finally found a new one, and his life started to bounce back.”

Adjective

• Bouncy: (adjective) Characterized by or having elasticity, causing movement to bounce. For example: “A bouncy ball is perfect for children’s play.”
• Buoyant: (adjective) Light and able to float or rise buoyantly;比喻充满活力的。 For example: “Her optimism was a buoyant influence on the team.”

Phrases

• “Bounce back”: To recover quickly from a setback or difficult situation.
• “Bounce around”: To move with a lot of energy and quick movements.
• “Bounce off”: To hit an object and return in a different direction.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The ball had a soft bounce, making it easy to catch.”
• Verb: “The gymnast skillfully bounced her legs on the mat before landing.”
• Adjective: “The bouncy castle was a hit at the birthday party.”

Synonyms

• Springy
• Elastic
• Resilient
• Light-footed
• Jumpy
• Upbeat