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rebounding

/riˈbaʊndɪŋ/ /ˈriːbaʊndɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To bound or spring back from a force.

Examples :

"The basketball was rebounding off the backboard. "
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Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

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rebounds noun

/rɪˈbaʊndz/ /ˈriːbaʊndz/

The recoil of an object bouncing off another.

"The basketball player practiced her shooting, focusing on the height of the rebounds off the backboard. "

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backboard noun

/ˈbækbɔːrd/ /ˈbækbɔːrd/

The flat vertical surface to which the basket is attached.

"Here are a few options, ordered from simplest to slightly more complex: * The basketball bounced off the backboard. * He aimed for the backboard when he took the shot. * The coach told them to practice shooting off the backboard. "

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running verb

/ˈɹʌnɪŋ/

To move swiftly.

"The children were running to catch the school bus. "

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basketball noun

/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/

A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

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toddler noun

/ˈtɒdlər/ /ˈtɑdlər/

A young child who has started walking but not fully mastered it, typically between one and three years old.

"The toddler wobbled across the living room, giggling as she tried to reach her toys. "

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practiced adjective

/ˈpræktɪst/ /ˈpræktɪsd/

Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

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falling verb

/ˈfɔːlɪŋ/ /ˈfɔlɪŋ/

(heading) To be moved downwards.

"The apple is falling from the tree. "

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

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reverberate verb

/ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ).bəɹ.eɪt/

To ring or sound with many echos.

"The teacher's loud voice reverberated through the empty classroom, echoing for several minutes after she had stopped speaking. "