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caper vs bounce

bounce vs caper

caper and bounce both are nouns.

caper and bounce both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
caper Yes No Yes No
bounce Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bounce is a hypernym of caper; that is, bounce is a word with a broader meaning than caper:
  • caper: a playful leap or hop
  • bounce: a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
Other hypernyms of caper include bound, leap, leaping, saltation, spring.
caper (noun) bounce (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
a crime (especially a robbery) the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
a playful leap or hop
pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
caper (verb) bounce (verb)
jump about playfully eject from the premises
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 caper and bounce

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