rebound

verb
UK: /rɪˈbaʊnd/
US: /ˈriːbaʊnd/

  1. To bounce back after hitting a hard surface.

    1. The ball will rebound if you throw it hard.
    2. The basketball rebound off the backboard and into the player's hands.

  2. To recover in value, amount, or strength after a decrease or decline.

    1. The economy will rebound next year.
    2. After a period of decline, the company's profits began to rebound significantly.

Synonyms

recover bounce back rally recuperate
rebound noun

  1. The act of bouncing back after hitting a surface.

    1. The rebound of the ball was high.
    2. He got the rebound after the initial shot missed the basket entirely.

  2. A recovery from a setback or decline.

    1. The market showed a slight rebound today.
    2. After the economic downturn, the country experienced a slow but steady rebound.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rebound" in English means: To bounce back after hitting a hard surface., To recover in value, amount, or strength after a decrease or decline..

The phonetic transcription of "rebound" is /rɪˈbaʊnd/ in British English and /ˈriːbaʊnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rebound": recover, bounce back, rally, recuperate.

Example usage of "rebound": "The ball will rebound if you throw it hard.". More examples on the page.