return
/rɪˈtɜːrn/
re · turn
rɪ · ˈtɜːrn
English Definition
v. to go back to a place
Significado en Español
devolver, regresar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trở lại, trả lại
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Example Sentence
She will return from her trip on Monday.
她将在周一结束旅行归来。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “return”:
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A
leave
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B
vanish
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C
come back
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D
depart
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C — come back.
“return” means v. to go back to a place
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She solemnly promised to ______ home before it got dark outside.
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A
leave
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B
depart
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C
return
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D
flee
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C — return.
“return” means v. to go back to a place
Common questions about “return”
What does “return” mean?
return — v. to go back to a place. In Chinese: 返回，归还.
How do you pronounce “return”?
return is pronounced /rɪˈtɜːrn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · turn.
How do you use “return” in a sentence?
She will return from her trip on Monday. (她将在周一结束旅行归来。)
What are synonyms for “return”?
come back, go back, revert — all close in meaning to return (v. to go back to a place).
Is “return” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. return appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
