Bounce Back

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /baʊns bæk/

Definitions of bounce back

noun a quick recovery from a setback or difficult situation

Example Sentences

A1 When you fall down, you should try to bounce back quickly.

A2 After losing the game, the team was determined to bounce back in the next match.

B1 The company faced a financial crisis but managed to bounce back with a new strategy.

B2 Despite facing setbacks, she always finds a way to bounce back and keep moving forward.

C1 The economy experienced a recession but was able to bounce back with government intervention.

C2 The athlete's ability to bounce back from injuries and setbacks is truly remarkable.

verb to recover quickly after a setback or difficult situation

Example Sentences

A1 After falling down, the ball bounced back up.

A2 She was able to bounce back from her failed exam and improve her grades.

B1 Despite facing many challenges, the company managed to bounce back and become profitable again.

B2 The athlete suffered a serious injury but was determined to bounce back and return to competition.

C1 The economy took a hit during the recession but was able to bounce back with strong government policies.

C2 Even after facing multiple setbacks, she always found a way to bounce back and achieve success.

Examples of bounce back in a Sentence

formal Despite facing a setback, the company managed to bounce back and regain its position in the market.

informal After a rough patch, he was able to bounce back and start fresh.

slang She thought she would never bounce back after the breakup, but she's doing better than ever now.

figurative Just like a rubber ball, we have the ability to bounce back from difficult situations.

Grammatical Forms of bounce back

past tense

bounced back

plural

bounce backs

comparative

more bounce back

superlative

most bounce back

present tense

bounce back

future tense

will bounce back

perfect tense

have bounced back

continuous tense

is bouncing back

singular

bounce back

positive degree

bounce back

infinitive

to bounce back

gerund

bouncing back

participle

bounced back

Origin and Evolution of bounce back

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The origin of the phrase 'bounce back' can be traced back to the physical action of a ball rebounding after being thrown or dropped.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe the action of a ball rebounding, 'bounce back' evolved to be used metaphorically to describe recovering or rebounding from a setback or difficult situation.