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rebound

rebound

14 3.3
A sudden move back after hitting something
  • noun
  • /ˈriːbaʊnd/
translation icon : rebote
  • magnitude of the rebound
  • the rebound phase
  • impact or rebound

Examples

  • The rapid fall and then rebound in oil prices over the past year surprised many people.

    Academic text (2009)
  • The rebound in copper prices was driven by rising demand from China and other developing nations.

    Academic text (2010)
  • These bond declines came despite a rebound in the bank shares on Thursday.

  • The wall provided a predictable rebound over a paved surface.

    Academic text (1990)
  • In our clinic, when people learn to change their diets, they're replacing the meat with healthier foods, their health rebounds.

  • Edwin is averaging 19.5 points, 7 rebounds, and 3.5 steals per game.

    Blog text (3)
  • After hitting the wall, the ball made a rebound that surprised everyone watching.

  • The company's rebound followed a series of successful product launches that revived its sales.

  • Every time he felt discouraged, he managed to make a quick rebound by focusing on his goals.

Synonyms

bounce
vsrebound
56 2.2

A light springy movement or a lively feeling in a person

is a sudden movement back that focuses on force rather than gentleness
bouncing
vsrebound
18 1.6

Movement of an object hitting a surface and coming back up

is a single sudden movement back rather than repeated motion
recoil
vsrebound
16 6.3

A sudden backward movement after a strong hit or when a gun is fired

is a sudden movement back after any hit, not only explosive forces
bounce-back
vsrebound
3 3.0

The movement of a ball or object after it hits a surface and comes back

is a sudden movement back that emphasizes brief, reactive motion
backlash
vsrebound
  • Specialized
2 7.0

A sudden backward movement in a machine part after an impact

is the general physical movement back after impact, not only technical cases
repercussion
vsrebound
2 6.9

A backward movement after a hit that makes something bounce

is the immediate physical movement back rather than a broader reflected effect

Antonyms

579 3.9

To fall down suddenly, for example when a person faints or a building breaks

Compounds

rebound tenderness
  • Specialized
1 7.2

Pain you feel when pressure on the belly is suddenly released, often a sign of swelling in the belly lining

A romantic relationship someone starts soon after a breakup to cope with hurt

How Strong

ricochet
12 7.9
rebound
14 3.3
bounce
56 2.2
spring
18 1.3

Surface Forms

rebound singular
rebounds plural

Etymology

Rebound comes from the parts re- 'again' and bound 'to jump' or 'to move quickly'. Think of a ball hitting a wall and jumping back — a physical rebound is just that sudden movement back after a hit.