Basic Details
Word: Bounce
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To move up and down or back and forth quickly, often because of hitting a surface.
Synonyms: Spring, jump, rebound
Antonyms: Settle, stay, lie still
Idioms and Phrases
- Bounce back: To recover quickly from a setback or failure. Example: "After missing the school play, she was sad but managed to bounce back and try out again for the next performance."
- Bounce ideas off: To discuss and share thoughts with someone to get feedback. Example: "He likes to bounce ideas off his best friend before starting a new project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The basketball bounced off the floor and into the air before landing in the hoop.
Example 2: The excited puppy began to bounce around when it saw its owner come home.
Example 3: She couldn't help but bounce with joy when she received the good news about her exam results.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some animals, like kangaroos, can bounce on their strong legs as a primary way of moving? Their unique anatomy allows them to cover large distances by jumping.
Famous Quote
"It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up." Vince Lombardi
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bounce" mean?
a) To sit down quietly
b) To move up and down quickly
c) To walk slowly
d) To make a loud noise
Answer: b) To move up and down quickly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bounce"?
a) Rebound
b) Fly
c) Float
d) Slide
Answer: a) Rebound
3. Which of these is an antonym of "bounce"?
a) Jump
b) Settle
c) Leap
d) Roll
Answer: b) Settle
4. Which sentence uses "bounce" correctly?
a) The cat likes to bounce the ball around the room.
b) The cat likes to bounce on the chair.
c) The cat likes to bounce silently on the carpet.
d) The cat likes to bounce between the book pages.
Answer: a) The cat likes to bounce the ball around the room.
5. Which idiom means to recover quickly?
a) Bounce back
b) Bounce check
c) Bounce the ball
d) Bounce a step
Answer: a) Bounce back
