Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
return
verb
/rɪˈtɜrn/
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Definition
To come or go back to a place, person, or situation.
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Examples
- She decided to return to her hometown after many years.
- The library allows you to return books within two weeks.
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Meaning
Return refers to the act of going back to a previous location or state, or giving something back to its original owner.
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Synonyms
- come back
- revert
- repay
- restore