Bounce (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Saltation
• Leaping
• Bound
• Leap
• Spring

Hypernyms

• Jumping
• Jump

Hyponyms

• Capriole
• Pounce
• Caper

Meaning ²

Rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

• Bouncing

Hypernyms

• Rebound
• Repercussion
• Backlash

Related Words

• Bounce (verb)
• Bouncy (adjective)

Meaning ³

The quality of a substance that is able to rebound.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

• The trampoline's bounce was reduced after years of heavy use.
• The basketball had a great bounce to it, making it easy to dribble.
• The new mattress had a wonderful bounce, providing excellent support for a restful night's sleep.
• The rubber ball's bounce was affected by the cold weather, making it less responsive.
• The tennis ball's bounce was inconsistent, causing the players to adjust their shots accordingly.

Synonyms

• Bounciness

Hypernyms

• Snap

Related Words

• Bounce (verb)