English · Common Verbs

hand back

/hænd bæk/

[/hænd bæk/]

return by hand

Beginnerverb

Definition

To give something back to the person who gave it to you.

Example

The teacher handed back our marked tests.

The teacher handed back our marked tests.

Etymology

From 'hand' plus 'back', returning something by hand.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for returning items.

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