bounce
Pronunciation: [baʊns]
Word
Context: “motion”
(verb) to move quickly up and down or back and forth when hitting something. For example, when you drop a ball, it bounces up from the ground.
Example
When I dropped the ball, it bounced right back up into my hands.
Example
The ball did not bounce when it hit the soft grass.
Example
Did the ball bounce when you threw it on the pavement?
Context: “motion”
(noun) the action of something moving up and down or back and forth after hitting a surface. Like when a bunny hops and lands, it bounces.
Example
The bounce of the basketball was perfect, and it went straight into the hoop.
Example
There was no bounce in the old tennis ball, so it didn't go far.
Example
How high is the bounce of this new ball?
Context: “conversation”
(verb) to leave or depart quickly, often in an informal way. It's like when you say goodbye to friends and head home fast.
Example
After the party, I decided to bounce and head home.
Example
I couldn't bounce from the meeting because I had to finish my work.
Example
Are you going to bounce after school today?
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