return

return

noun

Definition of RETURN

1

something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question <I was moved by my grandfather's lengthy return to my casual question about his experiences in the Vietnam War>

Synonyms comeback, rejoinder, replication, reply, response, retort, return

Related Words back talk, banter, persiflage, repartee; acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), comment, communication, correspondence, feedback, non sequitur, observation, reaction, remark; defense, explanation, justification, plea, rebuttal, refutation

Near Antonyms challenge, charge, cross-examination, grilling, interrogation, interrogatory, quiz; poll, questionnaire, survey

Antonyms inquiry, query, question

2

an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property <if we buy better equipment, we'll be able to make the product faster, thus getting a better return on our investment>

Synonyms earnings, gain(s), incoming(s), proceeds, profit, return, revenue, yield

Related Words killing, windfall; salary, take-home pay, tips, wages; bankroll, capital, coffers, exchequer, finances, funds, money, pocket, pocketbook, resources, wherewithal

Near Antonyms charge, cost, disbursement, expenditures, expenses, outgo, outlay

3

the amount of money left when expenses are subtracted from the total amount received <the return on each unit sold has increased since we streamlined the production process>

Synonyms earnings, gain, lucre, net, payoff, proceeds, return

Related Words cleanup, killing, windfall; bottom line; gross, sales; compensation, emolument, income, pay, payment, remittal, requital, salary, wages; interest, return, revenue, yield

Near Antonyms charge, cost, disbursement, expenditure, expense, loss, outgo, outlay