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bounce vs locomote

locomote vs bounce

bounce is a noun but locomote is not a noun.

bounce and locomote both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bounce Yes No Yes No
locomote No No Yes No
As verbs, locomote is a hypernym of bounce; that is, locomote is a word with a broader meaning than bounce:
  • bounce: move up and down repeatedly
  • locomote: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
Other hypernyms of bounce include go, move, travel.
bounce (noun) locomote (noun)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
bounce (verb) locomote (verb)
eject from the premises change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
hit something so that it bounces
spring back; spring away from an impact
leap suddenly
move up and down repeatedly
come back after being refused
refuse to accept and send back
Difference between bounce and locomote

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