English · Word Candidate

return

/ɹɪˈtɜːn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: returns · returning · returned

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đi hoặc về lại một nơi hoặc người

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Verb

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To go back in thought, narration, or argument.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trở lại trong suy nghĩ, tường thuật hoặc lập luận

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Verb

Examples

To return to my story[…]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of returning.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động trở lại

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Noun

Examples

I expect the house to be spotless upon my return.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A return ticket.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Vé trở lại

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Noun

Examples

Do you want a one-way or a return?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “return” mean?

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

Is “return” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.