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Return

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈtɜːn/","/rɪˈtɜːnz/","/rɪˈtɜːnd/","/rɪˈtɜːnɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈtɜːrn/","/rɪˈtɜːrnz/","/rɪˈtɜːrnd/","/rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Return

to come or go back from one place to another

In simple words: to give something back that you borrowed or received

Return in a sentence

• Please return the book to the library after you are done reading it.
• She decided to return home after the long trip.
• The company will return your money if the product is faulty.
• He plans to return to school next semester.
• They will return the favor when you help them.

How to use Return

Use 'return' when giving back items, like books or borrowed money. It's neutral and commonly used. Avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler words might be better.

Grammar pattern

return + object

Memory hint

Think of 'returning' as turning something back to where it came from.

Related words

Collocations with Return

• recently
• shortly
• promptly
• be due to
• be expected to
• be likely to
• from
• to
• recently
• shortly
• promptly
• be due to
• be expected to
• be likely to
• from
• to
• recently
• shortly
• promptly
• be due to
• be expected to
• be likely to
• from
• to
• recently
• shortly
• promptly
• be due to
• be expected to
• be likely to
• from
• to
• recently
• shortly
• promptly
• be due to
• be expected to
• be likely to
• from
• to
• recently
• shortly
• promptly
• be due to
• be expected to
• be likely to
• from
• to

Synonyms for Return

• reappear, resurface

Opposites of Return

• borrow
• keep
• retain

Common mistakes with Return

• Confused with 'returning' as a gerund when it should be a verb.
• Using 'return' without indicating what is being returned.
• Mixing up 'return' with 'give back' in formal contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Return

What does Return mean?

to give something back that you borrowed or received

What is the definition of Return?

to come or go back from one place to another

How do you use Return in a sentence?

Please return the book to the library after you are done reading it.

Can you give another example of Return?

She decided to return home after the long trip.

What are synonyms for Return?

Common alternatives include reappear, resurface.

What is the opposite of Return?

Opposite meanings include borrow, keep, retain.

What words go with Return?

It commonly pairs with recently, shortly, promptly, be due to, be expected to, be likely to, from, to, recently, shortly, promptly, be due to, be expected to, be likely to, from, to, recently, shortly, promptly, be due to, be expected to, be likely to, from, to, recently, shortly, promptly, be due to, be expected to, be likely to, from, to, recently, shortly, promptly, be due to, be expected to, be likely to, from, to, recently, shortly, promptly, be due to, be expected to, be likely to, from, to.

What are common mistakes when using Return?

Confused with 'returning' as a gerund when it should be a verb. Using 'return' without indicating what is being returned. Mixing up 'return' with 'give back' in formal contexts.

How do you pronounce Return?

US: /["/rɪˈtɜːrn/","/rɪˈtɜːrnz/","/rɪˈtɜːrnd/","/rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈtɜːn/","/rɪˈtɜːnz/","/rɪˈtɜːnd/","/rɪˈtɜːnɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Return?

Use 'return' when giving back items, like books or borrowed money. It's neutral and commonly used. Avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler words might be better.

What CEFR level is Return?

"Return" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.