Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

returns

noun
/rɪˈtɜrnz/
Definition
The act of coming back to a previous place or condition.
Examples
  • The returns on her investment were higher than expected.
  • After the meeting, he returns home to relax.
  • The returns policy allows customers to exchange products within 30 days.
Meaning
The term ‘returns’ typically refers to the process of giving something back or going back to a previous state. It can also indicate the profit or yield generated from an investment or transaction.
Synonyms
  • come back
  • revert
  • yield
  • profit