Learning language
Translation language
verb · B1 · often · UK/US

refund

refund

Meaning of refund

give money back

Learn refund with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
B1often

refund fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
EN-UK/tə rɪˈfʌnd/
EN-US/rɪˈfʌnd/
refund
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

refund with Russian translation

refund usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Если пальто повреждено, магазин вернёт деньги после его возврата.

If the coat is damaged, the store will refund the cost after you return it.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Они согласились вернуть деньги на мою карту, когда прачечная отеля потеряла моё платье.

They agreed to refund my card when the hotel laundry lost my dress.

Learn by topic

refund belongs to the topic "Shopping and Fashion Buying". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

refundвозвращать деньги
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

refund synonyms

Related words worth learning together

return
To give back an item (or in retail contexts to take back an item and often give money back).
credit (an account)
To add money to an account (e.g., store or bank account) so the account holder can use it — often used when refunds are issued as store credit.
repay
To pay back money that was borrowed, especially loans or formal debts.
compensate
To make up for loss, damage or inconvenience, often by giving money; broader than a simple refund.
settle (a bill/claim)
To pay an outstanding bill or to resolve a claim by paying what is owed; can mean to finalise payment or agreement.
Learn 5 related words for free
🇬🇧en

To give back an item (or in retail contexts to take back an item and often give money back).

B1Very Often

You can return the shirt within 30 days for a refund.

C
🇬🇧en
credit (an account)

To add money to an account (e.g., store or bank account) so the account holder can use it — often used when refunds are issued as store credit.

B2Often

We'll credit your account for the returned items.

R
🇬🇧en
repay

To pay back money that was borrowed, especially loans or formal debts.

B2Often

He repaid the loan over five years.

C
🇬🇧en
compensate

To make up for loss, damage or inconvenience, often by giving money; broader than a simple refund.

B2Often

The airline compensated passengers for the delayed flight.

S
🇬🇧en
settle (a bill/claim)

To pay an outstanding bill or to resolve a claim by paying what is owed; can mean to finalise payment or agreement.

B2Often

The insurer settled the claim within weeks.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for refund

How to pronounce refund and what this word means

refund means refund. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce refund

/tə rɪˈfʌnd/

refund translation

refund

refund examples

If the coat is damaged, the store will refund the cost after you return it.

refund transcription

/tə rɪˈfʌnd/, /rɪˈfʌnd/

Questions about this word

refund meaning: what does it mean?

give money back

refund pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

refund is pronounced as /tə rɪˈfʌnd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

refund definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

If the coat is damaged, the store will refund the cost after you return it. Translation: Если пальто повреждено, магазин вернёт деньги после его возврата.

Is refund part of At the Hotel vocabulary?

Yes, refund can be learned in the At the Hotel topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is refund part of Shopping and Fashion Buying vocabulary?

Yes, refund can be learned in the Shopping and Fashion Buying topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn refund in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.