Rebounded: meaning, definitions and examples

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rebounded

 

[ rษชหˆbaสŠndษ™d ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sports action

To rebound means to bounce back after hitting a surface, especially in sports like basketball where a player retrieves the ball after a missed shot. The term can also refer to an object or situation that returns to a former position or state after being displaced. Rebounding in basketball is a crucial skill that can determine the outcome of a game. It highlights the ability of a player to anticipate the path of the ball and effectively position themselves for retrieval.

Synonyms

bounce back, recover, retrieve, revive

Examples of usage

  • He rebounded the ball after the missed shot.
  • The economy rebounded quickly after the recession.
  • She rebounded from her injury and returned to the sport.
  • The stock prices rebounded after the market crash.

Translations

Translations of the word "rebounded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recuou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคฌเค‚เคงเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abprallen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memantul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดัะบะพั‡ะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odbiล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทณใญ่ฟ”ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rebondi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rebotรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sekti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠ€์–ด์˜ค๋ฅธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฑุชุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odrazil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odrazil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅผน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odbil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ endurni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‚ั‹ะฟ ะพั€ะฐะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geri dรถndรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rebotรณ

Etymology

The word 'rebound' originated from the Middle English word 'rebounden', which itself is derived from the Old French 'rebondir', meaning 'to bounce back'. This French term combines the prefix 're-' (meaning 'again') with 'bondir', meaning 'to leap' or 'to bounce'. The concept of rebounding has been present in various cultures and sports for centuries, emphasizing the action of something returning or bouncing back after an impact. In modern contexts, especially in sports, the term has become synonymous with retrieving a missed opportunity, especially in basketball where players physically 'rebound' the ball. Over time, the word has extended beyond physical actions to describe recovery in various contexts, such as emotional or economic rebounds, illustrating the versatility and relevance of the term.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,504, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.