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Synonyms for re-bounds


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : verb ri-bound, ree-bound; noun ree-bound, ri-bound
Phonetic Transcription : verb rɪˈbaʊnd, ˈriˈbaʊnd; noun ˈriˌbaʊnd, rɪˈbaʊnd

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Définition of re-bounds

Origin :
  • late 14c., "to spring, leap," also "return to afflict" (early 15c.), from Old French rebondir "leap back, resound; repulse, push back," from re- "back" (see re-) + bondir "leap, bound" (see bound (v.)). Sense of "to spring back from force of impact" is recorded from late 14c. Sports use probably first in tennis; basketball sense is attested from 1914. Related: Rebounded; rebounding.
  • As in reaction : noun response
  • As in repercussion : noun consequence
  • As in resurgence : noun revival
  • As in return : noun coming again
  • As in bounce : noun spring
  • As in returning : noun the act of coming back
  • As in recovery : noun improvement
  • As in comeback : noun recovery, triumph
  • As in echo : noun repeat, copy
  • As in jump : verb recoil
  • As in react : verb respond; conduct oneself
  • As in rebound : verb bounce back; ricochet
  • As in backfire : verb have an opposite effect
  • As in recoil : verb shrink away
  • As in recover : verb improve in health
  • As in reflect : verb give back
  • As in return : verb go back, turn back
  • As in reverberate : verb vibrate in sound
  • As in roar : verb growl, howl
  • As in spring : verb jump, skip
  • As in bounce back : verb recuperate quickly
  • As in boomerang : verb backfire
  • As in bounce : verb spring up; rebound
  • As in carom : verb bounce
  • As in recrudesce : verb return
  • As in reecho : verb echo
  • As in glance : verb ricochet, hit off of something
Example sentences :
  • Mills scored 60 points and cleared 63 re-bounds, and his brilliant play led to his selection on the all-tournament team.
  • Extract from : « A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis » by Melvin Powers

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