Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in return

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.19 in modern English

Syllables: in- re-turn
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

In exchange, as a means of reciprocating.

Example Sentences

"offer something in return"
"receive something in return"
"help in return"
"She offered to help me, and I gave her some advice in return."
"He expects nothing in return for his kindness."

Synonyms

reciprocally

Questions

What does in return mean?: In exchange, as a means of reciprocating.

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