returned

UK
/rɪˈtɜːnd/
US
/rɪˈtɝːnd/

Translations

returnedpast participle
UK
/rɪˈtɜːnd/
US
/rɪˈtɝnd/
More precise categorisation: past-participle adjective.
The returned book was placed back on the shelf.
Возвращённая книга была поставлена обратно на полку.
The returned soldier was welcomed by his family.
Вернувшийся солдат был встречен своей семьёй.
returnednoun
returned
pl
UK
/rɪˈtɜːnd/
US
/rɪˈtɝnd/
Plural-only noun: ‘people who have come back’, especially after war, migration, or exile.
returnverb

returned

Past Simple

returned
Past Simple
returned
Past Participle
returning
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈtɜːn/
US
/rɪˈtɝːn/
I will return home after work.
Я вернусь домой после работы.
Please return the book to the library.
Пожалуйста, верните книгу в библиотеку.
He promised to return the money by Friday.
Он пообещал отдать деньги к пятнице.

Definitions

returnedpast participle
Having come back to a place or person after being away.
The returned travelers shared stories of their adventures abroad.
Given, sent, or put back to the original place, owner, or position.
The returned parcel was left on the receptionist's desk.
Produced as the output of a computer function, query, or process.
Check the returned value to make sure the function executed correctly.
returnednoun
People who have come back, especially from military service, migration, or exile.
The government launched a program to help the returned reintegrate into society.
returnverb
To go back or come back to a place or person.
She will return to the office after lunch.
To give, send, or put something back to its original place or owner.
Please return the book to the library when you're done.
To produce or yield a profit or result.
The investment is expected to return a significant profit.
To respond to a situation or action.
He returned her smile with a nod.
To formally report back to a place of duty or responsibility.
The soldiers were ordered to return to their base.
To hit or send (a ball) back to an opponent in a sport or game.
He returned the serve with a swift forehand.
To elect or send (someone) to a legislative body or position.
The constituency returned him to Parliament with an increased majority.