English dictionary
return
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
ExamplesHis gross income was enough that he had to file a tax return.
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a coming to or returning home
ExamplesOn his return from Australia we gave him a welcoming party.
Synonyms homecomingSource: WordNet 3.0
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the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction
Synonyms coming backSource: WordNet 3.0
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getting something back again
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the act of going back to a prior location
ExamplesThey set out on their return to the base camp.
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the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
ExamplesThe average return was about 5%.
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happening again (especially at regular intervals)
ExamplesThe return of spring.
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a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
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the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed
Synonyms return keySource: WordNet 3.0
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a reciprocal group action
ExamplesIn return we gave them as good as we got.
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a tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player
ExamplesHe won the point on a cross-court return.
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(American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble
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the act of someone appearing again
Synonyms reappearanceSource: WordNet 3.0
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The act of returning (intransitive), or coming back to the same place or condition; as, the <i>return</i> of one long absent; the <i>return</i> of health; the <i>return</i> of the seasons, or of an anniversary.
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verb
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go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
ExamplesReturn to your native land.
The professor returned to his teaching position after serving as Dean.
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give back
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go back to a previous state
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go back to something earlier
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bring back to the point of departure
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return in kind
ExamplesReturn a compliment.
Return her love.
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make a return
ExamplesReturn a kickback.
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answer back
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be restored
ExamplesHer old vigor returned.
Synonyms come backSource: WordNet 3.0
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pay back
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pass down
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elect again
Synonyms reelectSource: WordNet 3.0
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be inherited by
ExamplesThe land returned to the family.
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return to a previous position; in mathematics
ExamplesThe point returned to the interior of the figure.
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give or supply
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submit (a report, etc.) to someone in authority
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To turn again.
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To turn back; to go or come again to the same place or condition.
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To bring, carry, send, or turn, back; as, to <i>return</i> a borrowed book, or a hired horse.
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