returning (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

Definition

Coming or going back to a place or person after being away.

Examples

• The train is returning to the station after a brief stop.

• He is returning the book to the library before it's due.

• She felt a sense of relief upon returning to her familiar surroundings.

How to Use returning

returning to (prepositional phrase)

Going back to a place or state. — "She is returning to her hometown after college."

returning something (collocation)

Giving an object back. — "He is returning the book to the library."

returning from (prepositional phrase)

Coming back from a location. — "They are returning from their trip to Italy."

Synonyms of returning

Words with a similar meaning to returning:

• coming back
• reverting
• repatriating

Antonyms of returning

Words with the opposite meaning to returning:

• leaving
• departing

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