rebounds
Pronunciación: [rɪˈbaʊndz]
Contexto: «games»
(verb) to bounce back after hitting something, usually in sports like basketball or volleyball. When a ball hits the floor or a backboard, and then comes back up, that’s a rebound.
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He rebounded the ball perfectly and scored a point.
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She missed the chance to get the rebound and the other team took control.
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Did you see how many rebounds he got during the game?
Contexto: «emotions»
(verb) to recover or get better after something bad happens. Like when someone feels sad after a breakup but later feels happy again, that’s a rebound.
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After a tough time, she rebounded quickly and started smiling again.
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He couldn’t rebound from his disappointment and stayed upset for a long time.
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How long did it take you to rebound after that tough situation?
Contexto: «games»
(noun) the act of getting the ball back after it bounces off a surface, especially in sports. If a player catches or grabs the ball after it has hit the ground or a board, it’s called a rebound.
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His rebound helped his team to win the match.
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The team didn’t get any rebounds, which hurt their chances to score.
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How many rebounds did the player make during the game?
Contexto: «emotions»
(noun) a quick recovery from bad feelings or situations. This can happen when a person quickly feels better again after something unfortunate happens.
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Her rebound after the loss was impressive; she seemed happy again in no time.
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His rebound took a while, and he struggled to feel positive again.
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Are rebounds normal after experiencing hard times?