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repay vs return

return vs repay

repay is not a noun while return is a noun.

repay and return both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repay No No Yes No
return Yes No Yes No
As verbs, repay and return are synonyms defined as:
  • repay and return: answer back
Other synonyms of repay include come back, rejoin, retort, riposte.
As verbs, repay and return are synonyms defined as:
  • repay and return: pay back
Other synonyms of repay include give back, refund.
repay (noun) return (noun)
the act of going back to a prior location
a coming to or returning home
getting something back again
a tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player
(American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble
a reciprocal group action
the act of someone appearing again
the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed
document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
happening again (especially at regular intervals)
the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
repay (verb) return (verb)
answer back go back to a previous state
pay back be restored
make repayment for or return something go back to something earlier
act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions answer back
submit (a report, etc.) to someone in authority
pass down
make a return
give or supply
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
return to a previous position; in mathematics
bring back to the point of departure
pay back
return in kind
give back
be inherited by
elect again
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