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Bounce

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Physical Action

Use 'bounce' to describe the physical motion of objects after impact.

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The basketball bounced on the floor and into the hoop.
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Not for all objects

Objects must be elastic or have some flexibility to 'bounce'; rigid objects don't.

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A glass jar won't bounce; it'll likely break.
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Metaphorical Use

'Bounce' can metaphorically suggest someone recovering quickly from a setback.

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After failing the test, he bounced back with extra studying.
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