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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɡɪv ˈbæk/

give back means: To return something to its owner or put it where it was before.

verb

RETURNA2

To return something to its owner or put it where it was before.

  • Give back my phone, please.
  • She gave the money back to him.
  • When will you give me back my book?

How to use it: give something back to someone (Give the keys back to their owner.); give someone something back (Please give me my pen back.)

Similar words: return, restore

Opposites: take

Common phrases: give back something, give back my book

HELP OTHERSB2

To help others through money, gifts, or work because you feel grateful for your own success.

  • I want to give back.
  • She gives back to her community by volunteering.
  • After becoming successful, they gave back through a local charity.

How to use it: give back to someone/something (She wants to give back to her community.); give back by doing something (He gives back by teaching free classes.)

Similar words: contribute, help, donate

Common phrases: give back to society, give back through volunteering

Questions about give back

What does give back mean?

To return something to its owner or put it where it was before.

What is give back in other languages?

Türkçe: geri vermek · Español: devolver · Français: rendre · Deutsch: zurückgeben · Italiano: restituire · 日本語: 返す

How do you pronounce give back?

It is pronounced /ˌɡɪv ˈbæk/.

How do you use give back in a sentence?

Give back my phone, please. She gave the money back to him.

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