returns (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: rɪˈtɜːrnz
Definition
Comes back to a place or person after being away.
Examples
She returns to her hometown every summer.
The package will be returned if not claimed.
He returns to his old job after a brief retirement.
How to Use returns
- return to (prepositional phrase)
- Go back to a place or activity. — "She returned to her studies after the break."
- return from (prepositional phrase)
- Come back from a place. — "He just returned from a business trip."
- return as (prepositional phrase)
- To go back to a previous role or position. — "She will return as CEO next month."
Synonyms of returns
Words with a similar meaning to returns:
Antonyms of returns
Words with the opposite meaning to returns:
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary