returned

[rɪˈtərnd]

returned Definition

• 1. come or go back to a place or person
• 2. give, put, or send (something) back to a place or person

Using returned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "returned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He returned home after a long day at work.

• Example

  I need to return this book to the library.

• Example

  She returned the phone call as soon as she could.

• Example

  The package was returned to the sender due to an incorrect address.

returned Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for returned

• reappear
• resurface
• restore
• go back
• come back

Antonyms for returned

• depart
• leave
• go away

Phrases with returned

• return the favor

  do something helpful for someone who has helped you in the past

  Example

  Thanks for helping me move. I'll return the favor by helping you with your yard work.

• return to form

  return to one's previous level of performance or ability

  Example

  After a few bad games, the team returned to form and won the championship.

• return on investment

  the amount of profit or loss an investment generates relative to the amount of money invested

  Example

  The return on investment for that project was very high.

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Summary: returned in Brief

The verb 'returned' [rɪˈtərnd] means to come or go back to a place or person, or to give, put, or send something back to a place or person. Examples include 'He returned home after a long day at work.' and 'I need to return this book to the library.' Phrases like 'return the favor' and 'return on investment' add nuance to the term.