rebound

[US]/rɪ'baʊnd/
[UK]/rɪ'baʊnd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. bounce back; produce a reverse reaction; be in a state of sadness and confusion.

Phrases & Collocations

on the rebound

rebound on

rebound in prices

rebound phenomenon

Example Sentences

he blasted the rebound into the net.

I was on the rebound when I met Jack.

The ball rebounded from the wall.

His wily plan rebounded on him.

Nicholas's tricks are rebounding on him.

they revealed a big rebound in profits for last year.

The ball rebounded from his racket into the net.

the Share Index rebounded to show a twenty-point gain.

Bad deeds, as well as good, may rebound upon the doer.

She married John on the rebound from Geoff. I knew it wouldn’t last.

the ball broke to Craig but his shot rebounded from the post.

the team had two let-offs as shots rebounded to strike the defenders' legs.

his shot hammered into the post and rebounded across the goal.

When the ball clanks off the iron, you can choose to go for a normal, safe rebound and bring the ball down for redistribution or you can go for a tip-in or an emphatic jam off the rebound.

Real-world Examples

I'm starting to get the feeling that I was the rebound.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 3 (Bilingual)

Yet the fortunes of cryptocurrency have recently rebounded.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Collection July 2014

But an improved drug could eliminate the rebound.

Source: Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American August 2022 Compilation

But both businesses have since rebounded.

Source: VOA Video Highlights

The new data reveal a rebound in the fortunes of the rich.

Source: The Economist - International

2013 auto sales in US marks a strong rebound from pre-recession levels.

Source: NPR News January 2014 Compilation

But analysts say the latest job numbers indicate a healthy rebound for that sector.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2021 Compilation

The prediction represents a significant rebound from the 1.7-percent contraction registered last year.

Source: CRI Online April 2021 Collection

We've found in the past that all local government reforms rebound on us.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

Now, at the same time, bond prices have been rebounding from last year's sell-off.

Source: Financial Times

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