English · Common Verbs
give back
/ɡɪv bæk/
[/ɡɪv bæk/]
return something
Beginnerverb
Definition
To return something to the person it belongs to. It can also mean to contribute to a community.
Example
Can you give back the book I lent you?
Can you give back the book I lent you?
Etymology
From 'give' plus 'back', meaning to hand something in the reverse direction.
How & Where It’s Used
Used casually for returning borrowed items.