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Meaning of returned
The primary meaning of the word "returned" is to come or go back to a place.
Etymology of returned
The word "returned" originates from the Old French word "returner", which is derived from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "tornare" (meaning "to turn").
The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century, initially with the meaning of "to turn back" or "to come back".
Synonyms
came back
went back
returned
reverted
reciprocated
responded
reacted
replied
retorted
bounced back
sprung back
flew back
gave back
handed back
restored
repaid
reimbursed
remitted
rendering
yielded
surrendered
gave in
handed in
submitted
resubmitted
reappeared
reemerged
recurred
repeated
rejoined
reconnected
reestablished
reinstated
replaced
repatriated
rehabilitated
recovered
regained
repossessed
restored
retraced
retracted
withdrew
backed away
drew back
fell back
gave back
moved back
pulled back
stepped back
went backwards
turned back
Definitions
- The word "returned" is defined by Oxford Languages as the past tense and past participle of the verb "return", which means to come or go back to a place, or to give or send something back to someone.
- * It can also mean to respond or react to something, such as a call, a message, or a situation.
Usage Examples
- She returned to her hometown after graduating from college.
- * The company returned the defective product and provided a full refund.
- * The athlete returned to the game after recovering from an injury.
- * The library book was returned late, and a fine was imposed.