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bounced

The correct spelling is bounced.

How to pronounce bounced

verb

IPA: /baʊnst/

Say it like: Bow-nse-d

The correct spelling is bounced. To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle. For example: "The tennis ball bounced off the wall before coming to rest in the ditch."

Usage Examples

The tennis ball bounced off the wall before coming to rest in the ditch.

He bounces nervously on his chair.

He bounced the child on his knee.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle.
  2. 2.To move quickly up and then down, or vice versa, once or repeatedly.
  3. 3.To cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly.
  4. 4.To suggest or introduce (an idea, etc.) to (off or by) somebody, in order to gain feedback.
  5. 5.To leap or spring suddenly or unceremoniously; to bound.

adjective

  1. 1.Unsuccessful delivery of email

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