Definitions
- Describing a change in direction or course, often due to an obstacle or dead end. - Referring to a reversal of a previous decision or action. - Talking about a retreat or withdrawal from a particular situation or location.
- Referring to going back to a previous location or state. - Describing the act of giving something back to its original owner or place. - Talking about the act of responding to an action or gesture in kind.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve going back to a previous state or location.
- 2Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
- 3Both can refer to physical or non-physical actions.
- 4Both can involve responding to a previous action or gesture.
- 5Both can involve reversing a previous decision or action.
What is the difference?
- 1Direction: Turnback involves changing direction or course, while return involves going back to a previous location or state.
- 2Purpose: Turnback is often due to an obstacle or dead end, while return can be for various reasons such as completing a task or returning something to its original place.
- 3Connotation: Turnback can have negative connotations, such as admitting defeat or failure, while return is more neutral or positive.
- 4Usage: Turnback is less common than return in everyday language and is often used in specific contexts such as hiking or military operations.
Remember this!
Turnback and return both involve going back to a previous state or location, but they differ in their direction, purpose, connotation, usage, and etymology. Turnback involves changing direction or course, often due to an obstacle or dead end, while return involves going back to a previous location or state for various reasons. Turnback can have negative connotations, while return is more neutral or positive. Return is more commonly used in everyday language and has a wider range of contexts.
