bounce

verb

  • To hit something and change direction, like a ball hitting the floor.
  • To move quickly up and down, like jumping.
  • To make something move up and down, like bouncing a baby on your knee.

noun

  • A change of direction after hitting the ground or something else.
  • A movement up and down, like when a ball is thrown.


Sentences

  • The ball can bounce high.
  • I like to bounce on the trampoline.
  • Look at the bunny bounce around!
  • The rubber duck can bounce in the water.
  • When I jump, I bounce up and down.

Word Explanation:

  • Bounce means when something hits the ground and goes back up. Like when you throw a ball, it goes down and then comes back up!

Word in hindi

बाउंस

bounce

Other variations in hindi

  • कूदना koodna
  • उछलना uchhalna

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'bounce' mean?

Bounce means to spring back after hitting something. For example, when you throw a ball on the ground, it bounces back up.

How do you pronounce 'bounce'?

You pronounce 'bounce' like this: b-ow-n-s, where 'ow' sounds like the word 'cow'.

What is the origin of the word 'bounce'?

The word 'bounce' comes from the Middle English word 'bouncen', which means to leap or spring.

What is the meaning of 'bounce' in Hindi?

The word 'bounce' in Hindi is 'उछलना' (Uchhalnā).

What is the meaning of 'bounce' in Kannada?

The word 'bounce' in Kannada is 'ಉದ್ದೇಶ' (Uddēśa).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

Did you know that a basketball can bounce up to 10 feet high? That's because it's filled with air!

Proverb

A bouncing ball always finds its way back up, just like you can bounce back from challenges!

Quote

"Life is like a bouncing ball; it always comes back to you." - Unknown

Mini blog:

Bouncy, Bouncy!

Bouncy, bouncy, what a fun sound! Just like a bright, colorful ball, we can bounce all around! When you jump up high, your feet leave the ground, and you feel like a bird flying without a sound.

Look at the happy frog, hopping with glee, bouncing from lily pad to pad, oh so free!

Let’s bounce like the kangaroo, so strong and spry, and giggle with joy as we reach for the sky!

So, come on, little friends, let’s bounce and play, because bouncing is fun in every way!