What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
rebounded
Example
The basketball rebounded off the backboard and went into the hoop. [rebounded: verb]
Example
After a few months of losses, the company rebounded with record profits. [rebounded: past tense]
recover
Example
It took her a few weeks to recover from the flu. [recover: verb]
Example
The police were able to recover the stolen jewelry. [recover: verb]
Example
The city is still recovering from the effects of the hurricane. [recovering: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Recover is more commonly used than rebounded in everyday language due to its versatility and broader range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between rebounded and recover?
Both rebounded and recover can be used in formal and informal contexts, but recover is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of formality levels.
