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ri-TURN/rɪˈtɜːn/

To return is to go back to a place, or to give something back: return home, return to work, return a book to the library. Come back and go back are more informal. Return is also a noun: a return ticket (there and back in British English), on his return. Do not say “return back” — return already means back.

Meaning

To go back to a place, or to give something back.

Examples

• “Please return the books to the library.”
• “Please return this form by Friday.”
• “They returned to the village after the holiday.”

Good to know

return to + place. return + object to + person/place. Not “return back.” Noun: a return ticket.

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