bounce
Third Person
bounces
Present Participle
bouncing
Past Tense
bounced
Past Participle
bounced
1
to jump up and down over and over again, especially on a stretchy surface
- The kids couldn't contain their excitement as they began to bounce on the trampoline in the backyard.
- During the concert, the crowd started to bounce to the rhythm of the energetic music.
- The fitness class participants used mini trampolines to bounce in a high-intensity workout.
- As the song reached its peak, the entire dance floor started to bounce with the energetic beats.
- During the celebration, people began to bounce in joy, creating a lively atmosphere.
2
(of an email) to fail to reach the destination and be sent back to the sender
- The automated response indicated that the email had bounced due to an invalid recipient address.
- The server issues caused several emails to bounce, creating a delay in communication.
- The email containing sensitive information bounced because the recipient's inbox was full.
- Upon investigation, it was found that the email had bounced.
3
to move away from a surface after making contact
- The rubber ball bounced off the wall and rolled across the floor.
- After hitting the pavement, the basketball started to bounce, gradually losing its momentum.
- She threw the tennis ball against the garage door, and it began to bounce unpredictably.
- As the soccer ball hit the ground, it started to bounce before being kicked again.
- The golf ball hit the green and began to bounce slightly before settling.
4
to strike an object in a way that it rebounds or moves back after impact
transitive
- The child couldn't resist the urge to bounce the ball against the wall repeatedly.
- He carefully aimed the basketball, hoping to bounce it off the backboard and into the hoop.
- In a game of squash, players strategically tried to bounce the ball off the walls to make it difficult for their opponent.
- The golfer aimed to bounce the golf ball off the slope, guiding it closer to the hole.
- In a game of billiards, the player attempted to bounce the cue ball off the cushion to pocket another ball.
5
to rapidly move up and down in a repeated or rhythmic manner
- As the car drove over the uneven terrain, the passengers felt it bounce along the bumpy road.
- The baby in the stroller giggled as the wheels hit a small bump, causing it to bounce.
- With each step, the energetic puppy's tail would bounce with joy.
- The excited children watched the colorful balloons bounce up and down in the air.
Synonyms:
6
(of a check) to be returned by a bank due to insufficient funds or other issues
- His check for the rent bounced because he forgot to deposit money into his account.
- The landlord was frustrated when the tenant's rent check bounced for the second consecutive month.
- The freelancer faced financial challenges when the payment for their services bounced.
- He rushed to deposit money into his account to cover the check before it could bounce.
Antonyms:
7
to forcefully remove or expel someone from a place or property
transitive
- The event organizers had a strict policy and were prepared to bounce attendees engaging in aggressive behavior.
- The security personnel were instructed to bounce anyone attempting to enter without proper authorization.
- In a swift response to the trespasser, the security team worked together to bounce them from the restricted area.
- The bouncer at the exclusive party was instructed to bounce individuals not on the guest list.
8
to return a check to the payee due to issues such as insufficient funds
transitive
- The bank had to bounce the check because the account had been closed by the account holder.
- A misspelled name on the check caused the bank to bounce it back to the issuer for correction.
- The attempt to cash a check from a frozen account prompted the bank to bounce it back to the payee.
- Failure to comply with the bank's guidelines on check issuance may lead them to bounce the check.
9
to take turns performing an action or speaking, especially in a conversational or collaborative setting
- They bounced between roles to keep the project moving smoothly.
- The actors bounced lines back and forth to rehearse the scene.
- In the debate, the speakers bounced arguments in quick succession.
- We bounced responsibilities depending on who was available.
- The writers bounced dialogue until the exchange sounded natural.
Synonyms:
10
to leave or exit quickly, often suddenly
- I'm gonna bounce, it's getting late.
- She bounced after the argument.
- We bounced before the party ended.
- He bounced when he saw the cops.
- Don't bounce without saying goodbye.