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Return Definition & Meaning

1. Return (verb): to come or go back to a previous place or state.

Example: I will return to my hometown after finishing my studies.

2. Return (noun): the act of giving back or exchanging something.

Example: The store allows returns within 30 days of purchase.

3. Return (noun): the amount of profit or loss earned on an investment.

Example: The return on our investment was higher than expected.

4. Return (verb): to respond or react in a particular way.

Example: She returned his smile with a warm one of her own.

5. Return (noun): a tennis shot that sends the ball back over the net.

Example: Her powerful return helped her win the match.

Examples of the word return used in sentences.

  • It's important to check your work before you return it to your teacher.
  • Can you please return my pen after you're done using it?
  • I need to return this book to the library before it's overdue.
  • I always look forward to the return of spring after a long winter.
  • My friend promised to return my phone call as soon as possible.
  • After the pandemic, I am excited to return to traveling and exploring new places.
  • They promised to return the money they borrowed from me last week.
  • I will return the book to the library tomorrow after I finish reading it.
  • We are hoping for a safe return of our missing cat soon.
  • I need to return this shirt to the store because it doesn't fit me.
  • We were disappointed when the restaurant did not return our phone calls regarding our reservation.
  • After a successful mission, the astronauts will return to Earth in a few days.
  • After a long day of work, all I want to do is return home and relax.
  • I'm hoping to return to my hometown for a visit over the holidays.
  • It's important to return borrowed books on time to avoid late fees.
  • Despite several attempts, I was unable to return the serve of the champion tennis player.
  • After a month-long vacation, it's time for me to return to work and catch up on pending projects.
  • I am eagerly waiting for the pandemic situation to improve, so I can return to my regular gym routine.
  • The company's latest advertising campaign didn't yield the expected results, so they decided to return to their old strategies.
  • I am planning to return the book to the library today, as I have finished reading it.
  • His latest novel was a return to form, receiving rave reviews from critics and readers alike.
  • After spending a year abroad, I was eager to return to my hometown and see my family again.
  • The company has a strict policy that all employees must return their work laptops and phones when they resign from their job.
  • We need to take into account the environmental impact of our actions and strive for a sustainable future that ensures the return of biodiversity to our planet.
  • The customer was dissatisfied with their purchase and demanded a full return on the faulty product.
  • The writer's latest novel received mixed reviews, with some critics praising it while others yearned for a return to his earlier works.
  • Despite the pandemic, the school principal announced plans for a full return to in-person learning in the fall.
  • The athlete's impressive performance in the Olympics earned him a hero's welcome upon his return to his country.
  • The company's CEO promised a generous return on investment to its shareholders.
  • After spending years abroad, the expat finally returned to their hometown.
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