returns
|re-turns|
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/rɪˈtɜrnz/
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/rɪˈtɜːnz/
(return)
go back, give back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'return' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'retourner,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'tourner' meant 'to turn.'
Historical Evolution
'retourner' transformed into the Middle English word 'returnen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'return'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to turn back,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'coming back' and 'profits.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of coming or going back to a place or situation.
The returns of the soldiers were celebrated.
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Noun 2
profits or earnings from an investment.
The returns on the investment were substantial.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35