to rebound
Third Person
rebounds
Present Participle
rebounding
Past Tense
rebounded
Past Participle
rebounded
1
to bounce back after hitting a surface
- The ball hit the ground and rebounded to a great height.
- The tennis player hit a powerful shot, and the ball rebounded off the net.
- The car hit the speed bump and rebounded slightly.
- The gymnast performed a somersault, rebounding off the trampoline with grace.
- After hitting the trampoline, the gymnast rebounded with a graceful flip.
2
to return to a former condition, level, or state after a setback or decline
- After a period of economic recession, the country's economy rebounded and experienced significant growth.
- The team suffered a loss in the previous game but rebounded with a convincing victory.
- The stock market faced a decline, but it rebounded and reached new highs.
- After a disappointing performance, the athlete rebounded and achieved a personal best in the next competition.
- The ecosystem was damaged by pollution, but conservation efforts helped it rebound and restore its balance.
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