returns
word · lemma: return
Definition
'Returns' can mean gives something back, goes back to a place, or profits/results from an investment or action. The exact meaning depends on context.
Usage & Nuances
Most often it is the third-person singular form of 'return': 'She returns home at six' or 'He returns the book.' As a plural noun, 'returns' often means investment profits, business results, or items customers send back. Common patterns: 'return home', 'return a call', 'tax returns', 'high returns'.
Example Sentences
They're hoping for better returns next year.
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She returns the book to the library on Friday.
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He returns home after work.
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This investment returns good profits each year.
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She never returns my calls when she's upset.
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Business picks up when summer returns.
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