Pronunciation: /ɪn rɪˈtɜrn/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I helped my neighbor carry her groceries, and in return, she baked me cookies.
A2 He offered to fix my computer, and in return, I agreed to help him move furniture.
B1 The company gave him a bonus for his hard work, and in return, he promised to stay with them for another year.
B2 She lent me her car for the weekend, and in return, I filled up the gas tank and washed it.
C1 The politician promised tax cuts in return for votes in the upcoming election.
C2 The business partnership was successful because both parties were willing to give and take in return for mutual benefits.
adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of an action
A1 I helped my friend with his homework, and in return, he gave me some candy.
A2 She offered to babysit my kids, and in return, I promised to help her move next weekend.
B1 The company provided me with training, and in return, I agreed to work for them for a year.
B2 I lent him my car for the weekend, and in return, he offered to fix my leaky faucet.
C1 The government invested in infrastructure projects, and in return, the economy saw significant growth.
C2 The athlete signed a lucrative sponsorship deal, and in return, he promoted the brand at every opportunity.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 I helped my friend with his homework, and in return, he gave me some chocolate.
A2 She offered to walk my dog while I was away, and in return, I watered her plants.
B1 The company provided training for its employees, and in return, they were expected to work hard and show dedication.
B2 The government invested in infrastructure improvements, and in return, the economy saw significant growth.
C1 The artist agreed to perform at the charity event, and in return, the organization promoted his upcoming album.
C2 The negotiations between the two countries resulted in a trade agreement where both parties benefited in return.
formal The company offered a generous salary in return for her expertise.
informal I'll help you with your project, and in return, you can give me a hand with mine.
slang I'll cover your shift tonight, but in return, you owe me a favor.
figurative He gave her his heart, and in return, she broke it into a million pieces.
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