Definition of Rebound
Rebound
re·bound
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to spring back or bounce back as if on impact or due to a collision;
e.g. The basketball will rebound off the wall if you throw it hard enough.
(verb)
to recover from a setback;
e.g. She was able to rebound and get more involved in her work life after her recent breakup with her boyfriend.
(noun)
the action of rebounding or recoiling;
e.g. The basketball's rebound was strong and fast enough to knock over a short player.
(noun)
recovery, or upward movement or progress;
e.g. There was a sharp rebound in the stock values after the rumors about a lawsuit were proven to be false.
(noun)
a reaction to a setback or crisis;
e.g. With this new job, she is on the rebound from a rough financial situation.
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