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Returned - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

returned

/rɪˈtɝnd/ /rɪˈtɜːnd/

Definition:

Came or went back to a previous place or condition.

Synonyms:

came back, went back, reappeared, reverted

Part of Speech:

verb, adjective

Antonyms:

departed, left

Common Collocations:

returned home, returned safely, returned the favor, returned goods

Derivatives:

returner, returning

Usage Tips:

Use "returned" as the past tense of "return" to indicate coming or giving back; avoid confusion with "return" (noun).

Common Phrases:

return the favor, point of no return, return to sender

Etymology:

From Old French "retourner," meaning "to turn back," derived from Latin "re-" (back) + "tornare" (to turn).

Examples:

  • 1. She returned the book to the library yesterday.
  • 2. He returned home after a long trip abroad.
  • 3. The package was returned because of an incorrect address.
  • 4. They happily returned to their favorite vacation spot.

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