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Meaning of the word rebound in English

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rebound

US /ˌriːˈbaʊnd/
UK /ˌriːˈbaʊnd/
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Verb

1.

to bounce back after hitting something

Example:
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The ball rebounded off the wall.
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His shot rebounded off the rim.
Synonym:
bouncericochetspring backbound back
2.

to recover in value, amount, or strength after a decrease or decline

Example:
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The economy is expected to rebound next quarter.
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Her spirits began to rebound after the good news.
Synonym:
recoverrallyreviveimprovepick up

Noun

1.

a recovery in value, amount, or strength after a decrease or decline

Example:
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The stock market saw a strong rebound today.
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She made a quick rebound from her illness.
Synonym:
recoveryrallyresurgencecomebackupturn
2.

a ball or shot that bounces back after hitting a hard surface

Example:
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The goalie made a great save on the rebound.
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He scored on his own rebound.
Synonym:
bouncericochetcarom
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