English Synonym Finder

bounces

Definitions

To spring back from a surface after hitting it.

To move in an energetic, lively, or springy manner.

To be returned to the sender because it cannot be delivered, as with an email or check.

Examples

The rubber ball bounces high whenever it hits the pavement.

The sound of the music bounces off the walls of the empty hall.

Synonyms

rebounds ricochets springs recoils bounds hops skips

Antonyms

plummets sinks drops settles stays remains stagnates