CEFR A1 · Verbs

give back

/ɡɪv bæk/ Headword: give 📚 Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To return something to the person or place from which it was taken or borrowed.

Synonyms

return restore repay

Antonyms

keep take borrow

Translations

give back in your language

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عربي

إعادة شيء إلى الشخص أو المكان الذي أخذ منه أو استعير منه.

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اردو

کسی چیز کو اس شخص یا جگہ کو واپس کرنا جہاں سے اسے لیا یا ادھار لیا گیا تھا۔

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हिंदी

किसी चीज़ को उस व्यक्ति या स्थान को वापस करना जहाँ से उसे लिया या उधार लिया गया था।

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中文

将某物归还给原主或原处。

Easy Explanation

It means to return something. You had it, but now you return it to the owner. You give it back to them.

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Memory TipThink of 'back' as returning to the original place or owner.

Contextual Examples

Please give back (return) the pen when you are finished with it.

He had to give back (return) the library book because it was due.

I will give back (return) your jacket tomorrow.

Pronunciation & Context