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Meaning of rebound
The primary meaning of the word "rebound" is to bounce or spring back from a surface or an obstacle.
Etymology of rebound
The word "rebound" originated in the 15th century, derived from the Old French word "rebondir," which means "to spring back" or "to bounce back"
Historically, the word was used to describe the act of springing back from a surface or an obstacle, and later it evolved to include the meaning of recovering from a setback or difficulty
Synonyms
bounce back
recover
revive
spring back
snap back
recoil
reverberate
resound
echo
ricochet
boomerang
come back
get back
return
respond
react
fling back
kick back
lash back
strike back
recoil back
flip back
bounce
bound
leap
jump
vault
spring
surge
rebound back
get over
overcome
pull through
persevere
rally
revive
rejuvenate
regenerate
Definitions
- To spring back from a surface or an obstacle
- * To recover or get back to a normal or healthy state after a setback or difficulty
- * In basketball, to gain possession of the ball after a shot has been missed
Usage Examples
- The ball rebounded off the wall and hit the player
- * She rebounded from her illness and was back to work in no time
- * The team rebounded from their loss and won the next game