noun · B1 · Often · both

return

возврат

Meaning of return

giving back item

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EN-UK/rɪˈtɜːn/
EN-US/rɪˈtɝn/
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return with Russian translation

return usage examples

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

They accepted the return and refunded me within a week.

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

I started a return online and printed the return label.

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

return退货
shirt衬衫
skirt裙子
pants裤子
trousers长裤
jeans牛仔裤
shorts短裤

return synonyms

Related words worth learning together

refund
repayment of money paid for a purchase
exchange
replacing an item with another (e.g., different size or model)
store credit
a credit issued by a store that the customer can spend there instead of receiving cash
credit note
a document issued by a seller acknowledging credit to a buyer, often used in returns or accounting
money-back guarantee
a promise by a seller to refund the purchase if the customer is not satisfied
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🇬🇧en

repayment of money paid for a purchase

B1Very Often

If the item is faulty, you'll receive a full refund.

🇬🇧en

replacing an item with another (e.g., different size or model)

B1Often

They offered to exchange it for a different size.

S
🇬🇧en
store credit

a credit issued by a store that the customer can spend there instead of receiving cash

B2Often

They gave me store credit instead of a refund.

C
🇬🇧en
credit note

a document issued by a seller acknowledging credit to a buyer, often used in returns or accounting

B2Rarely

The shop issued a credit note for the returned goods.

M
🇬🇧en
money-back guarantee

a promise by a seller to refund the purchase if the customer is not satisfied

B2Often

The product comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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return meaning: what does it mean?

giving back item

return pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

return is pronounced as /rɪˈtɜːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

They accepted the return and refunded me within a week. Translation: Они приняли возврат и вернули деньги в течение недели.

Is return part of Shopping and Fashion Buying vocabulary?

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

Is return part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, return (возврат) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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