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return; give back; repay; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 17 examplesverb
return; go back; restore
neutralUsed for returning to a place or restoring a previous state.
I will go home and return the books this weekend.
He finally returned to his hometown to settle down.
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We need to return farmland to forest to protect the ecological environment.
After the holiday, I will return to school to continue my studies.
Tourists, please follow the rules, do not destroy ancient sites, and maintain the original appearance of the scenic area.
verb
return; give back; repay
neutralUsed for returning borrowed items or paying back money.
Remember to return the book to the library tomorrow.
I borrowed money from him last week, and I plan to pay him back today.
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Could you please return my bicycle to me?
He promised to repay all debts before the end of the month.
I have returned all the borrowed tools.
verb
reply; retaliate; respond
neutralUsed for responding to actions, including verbal, physical or price responses.
He fought back immediately after being hit.
We should get an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
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The merchant rejected our counter-offer, so we had to leave.
He returned a gift after receiving it.
Faced with the other party's provocation, he chose to fight back.
noun
surname Huan
neutralA Chinese family name.
Mr. Huan is a new colleague in our company.
The Huan surname is a relatively rare family name in our country.