The soldier returned home after the war.
The soldier returned home after the war.
English
return
rɪˈtɝːn, rɪˈtɜrn, ɹɪˈtɜːn, ɹɪˈtɝn
Meaning: to come or go back to a place
Listen to pronunciation
Show inflections Hide inflections
Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | return |
| 3rd person singular present | returns |
| Present participle | returning |
| Past | returned |
| Will future | will return |
| Going-to future | going to return |
| Imperative negative | don't return / do not return |
Example sentences
They returned to their home after the long trip.
They returned to their home after the long trip.
The jury returned a unanimous verdict of not guilty after hours of deliberation.
The jury returned a unanimous verdict of not guilty after hours of deliberation.
I returned to my hometown after ten years.
I returned to my hometown after ten years.
Make sure to keep the receipt in case you need to return the item.
Make sure to keep the receipt in case you need to return the item.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for people returning to a place they have been before.
Sottaku
About Sottaku
Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.
Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.
Free Forever
Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.
Smart SRS System
Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.
Comprehensive Content
From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.
Community Chat
Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.