Return (Noun)
Meaning 1
The key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
Getting something back again; "upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing".
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Meaning 3
A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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- The politician's answer brought a sharp return from her opponent during the debate.
- He made a clever remark, but she topped him with a quick return that left everyone laughing.
- The teacher's question was met with a snappy return from the student.
- Her comeback brought a swift return from the comedian that left her speechless.
- The actor's witty remark was met with a clever return from the audience member.
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Meaning 4
A reciprocal group action; "in return we gave them as good as we got".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- The company offered a discount in return for the customer's loyalty.
- She helped her friend move in return for dinner the following night.
- The protesters received tear gas in return for their peaceful demonstration.
- The charity organization asked for nothing in return for the aid they provided.
- The hotel owner offered a free room in return for a review on social media.
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Meaning 5
The occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction.
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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- The boat made a return trip to the harbor after catching enough fish for the day.
- The crowd gasped as the tennis ball made a sharp return to the opponent's side of the court.
- She caught the bus for the return journey to her hometown after spending a weekend in the city.
- The company plans to make a return on its investment within the next five years.
- The spacecraft's return to Earth after three years in orbit was a historic moment in space exploration.
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Meaning 6
Document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability; "his gross income was enough that he had to file a tax return".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 7
The act of going back to a prior location; "they set out on their return to the base camp".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- The travelers made their return to the airport for the morning flight.
- The long journey made the return to their homeland especially sweet.
- The return to their hometown was filled with nostalgic memories of childhood.
- After the meeting, she made her return to the office to collect her belongings.
- The team's return to the field was marked by a moment of respectful silence.
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Meaning 8
The act of someone appearing again; "his reappearance as Hamlet has been long awaited".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- The highly anticipated return of the iconic musician was marked by a sold-out concert.
- The artist's return to the canvas after a long hiatus was celebrated by fans worldwide.
- After years in hiding, the whistleblower made a bold return to the public eye.
- The Olympic champion's return to competition was marked by a dramatic change in strategy.
- The pop star's return to her musical roots was a critical and commercial success.
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Meaning 9
The income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property; "the average return was about 5%".
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 10
Happening again (especially at regular intervals); "the return of spring".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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- The annual return of the monarch butterflies to the forest is a spectacle to behold.
- The return of the harvest season brought a sense of excitement and gratitude to the rural community.
- The city prepares for the return of the festival, which draws in millions of visitors every year.
- The return of the full moon signals the start of the traditional celebrations in the village.
- The return of the migratory birds to the wetlands is a sign that winter is coming to an end.
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Meaning 11
A tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player; "he won the point on a cross-court return".
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Meaning 12
(American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- The kickoff return specialist sprinted down the sideline, weaving past defenders as he went.
- The return was called back due to a holding penalty, forcing the offense to start from their own 20-yard line.
- The player's electrifying punt return was the highlight of the game, with several defenders grasping at air as he dodged and weaved his way to the end zone.
- The interception return for a touchdown sealed the win for the home team, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
- The fumble return was nearly stopped at the line of scrimmage, but the defender managed to stretch the ball across the goal line for a crucial score.
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Meaning 13
A coming to or returning home; "on his return from Australia we gave him a welcoming party".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- Her return from the hospital was marked by a flurry of activity as friends and family members visited her to offer support.
- His return to the office after a week's vacation was met with a stack of paperwork and pending tasks that needed attention.
- We received a hero's welcome on our return from the tournament, with cheering crowds and local media coverage.
- The family's return to their hometown was a bittersweet experience, filled with nostalgia for the past and uncertainty about the future.
- Their return from the expedition was marked by a grand ceremony, where they were hailed as pioneers and trailblazers in the field of exploration.