This means when something hits a surface and comes back up quickly. It often describes balls or objects that move up after falling.
The ball bounces on the floor.
She likes to bounce on the trampoline.
This means moving up and down quickly, often in a happy or energetic way. People or animals can bounce by jumping lightly.
The children bounce on the bed.
He bounced happily on his feet.
This is used in technology when an email or message cannot go to the address and is sent back to the sender.
My email bounced and was not sent.
The message bounced back to me.
This is the action of moving quickly up and down or forward with energy. It can describe a small jump or spring.
He had a big bounce while running.
The puppy’s bounce was very fast.
This meaning talks about how much something can spring back after pressure. It is often used for balls, cushions, or mattresses.
This ball has a good bounce.
The mattress’s bounce is soft.
This is used informally to say that someone leaves a place quickly and in a lively way.
He bounced out of the room fast.
She bounced away after the party.
This means to come back to a good condition or amount after a problem or drop. It can describe health, prices, or emotions.
The stock prices bounced after the fall.
She bounced back after her illness.