CEFR B1

refund

noun

Meaning

An amount of money that is paid back to you, for example, because you return a product or because you were charged too much.

Examples

I got a full refund for the damaged goods.
The airline offered a partial refund for the flight delay.

Synonyms: repayment, reimbursement, rebate, restitution

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refund (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈriːfʌnd/

Definition

An amount of money that is paid back to you, for example, because you return a product or because you were charged too much.

Examples

I got a full refund for the damaged goods.
The airline offered a partial refund for the flight delay.
You can get a refund if you return the item within 30 days.

How to Use refund

refund for (prepositional phrase): To receive money back because of a specific item or reason. — "I got a refund for the broken vase."
refund on (prepositional phrase): To receive money back related to a specific purchase or service. — "We are seeking a refund on our hotel booking."
refund someone (collocation): To give money back to a particular person. — "The shopkeeper will refund the customer."
refund something (collocation): To give money back for a specific item. — "The airline refunded the ticket."

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