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BOUNCED

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Bounced.

Bounced - as a noun

The quality of a substance that is able to rebound

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bounciness14

A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bound8leap6leaping10saltation9spring9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
jump15jumping19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bouncing13

Bounced - as a verb

Spring back; spring away from an impact

Example: "The rubber ball bounced"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bound8rebound10recoil8resile6reverberate16ricochet15spring9take a hop
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8jump15leap6spring9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hit something so that it bounces

Example: "Bounce a ball"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hit6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move up and down repeatedly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jounce15

Come back after being refused

Example: "The check bounced"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
clear7

Leap suddenly

Example: "He bounced to his feet"

Refuse to accept and send back

Example: "Bounce a check"

Eject from the premises

Example: "The ex-boxer's job is to bounce people who want to enter this private club"

Bounced - as an adjective

Unsuccessful delivery of email

Example Sentences

"She bounced the ball against the wall."
"The children bounced on the trampoline for hours."
"The tennis ball hit the ground and bounced back up."
"The check bounced due to insufficient funds."
"The basketball bounced off the rim and missed the shot."
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Word Game Points

Is BOUNCED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bounced is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BOUNCED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BOUNCED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bounced is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOUNCED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is BOUNCED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bounced is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOUNCED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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