bob (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /bɑb/
Definition
To move up and down or backward and forward repeatedly, especially in a gentle or rhythmic way.
Examples
The ducks bobbed their heads as they swam.
The cork bobbed on the surface of the water.
How to Use bob
- bob up (phrasal verb)
- To appear or become visible, often after being hidden or submerged. — "A dolphin bobbed up near the boat."
- bob down (phrasal verb)
- To lower your head or body quickly. — "He had to bob down to avoid hitting his head on the low doorway."
- bob along (phrasal verb)
- To move along in a gentle, up-and-down manner. — "The raft bobbed along the river."
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