rebound
|re/bound|
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/ˈriˌbaʊnd/
🇬🇧
/ˈriːbaʊnd/
bounce back
Etymology
'rebound' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'rebondir,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'bondir' meant 'to leap.'
'rebondir' transformed into the Middle English word 'rebounen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rebound.'
Initially, it meant 'to leap again,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'bouncing back' and 'recovering from a setback.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of bouncing back after hitting a surface.
The ball took a high rebound off the wall.
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Verb 1
to bounce back after hitting a surface.
The basketball rebounded off the rim.
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Verb 2
to recover from a setback or disappointment.
She rebounded quickly after the breakup.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40