English

give back

ɡɪv bæk
Meaning: to return something to its owner
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base give back
3rd person singular present gives back
Present participle giving back
Past gave back
Will future will give back
Going-to future going to give back
Imperative negative don't give back / do not give back

Example

He decided to give back the money.

Usage Notes

A phrasal verb meaning to restore an item to the person who originally owned or had it.

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