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Meaning of returning

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

returning

Pronunciation:/ɹɪˈtɜːnɪŋ//ɹɪˈtɝnɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To come or go back (to a place or person).

    Example: Although the birds fly north for the summer, they return here in winter.

  2. To go back in thought, narration, or argument.

    Example: To return to my story [...]

  3. To turn back, retreat.

  4. To turn (something) round.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of one who returns; a coming back.