returnable

/ri'tə:nəbl/

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Word: Returnable

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "returnable" describes something that can be sent back or given back. This usually refers to items that can be returned to a store or seller, often for a refund or exchange.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "returnable" to talk about products that you can bring back if you decide you don't want them anymore, or if they are damaged or not as expected.

Examples:

1. Simple Example: "The store sells returnable bottles, which means I can bring them back after I use them."
2. Another Example: "This merchandise is returnable if you save the receipt." (This means you can return the item as long as you keep the receipt as proof of purchase.)

Advanced Usage:

In business contexts, "returnable" can refer to policies regarding returns. For example, a company might have a "returnable policy" that outlines how customers can return items.

Word Variants:

• Return (verb): To send something back.
• Return (noun): The act of giving something back.
• Returned (adjective): Something that has been sent back.

Different Meanings:

• In a broader sense, "returnable" can also refer to things that can be returned in other contexts, such as documents or borrowed items (like library books).

Synonyms:

• Refundable
• Reversible
• Exchangeable

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "returnable" doesn’t have specific idioms, it can be used in phrases like: - "Return for a refund": This means to bring something back to get your money back. - "Return it to the store": This means to take an item back to the place where you bought it.

Summary:

"Returnable" is a simple adjective meaning that something can be returned. It's commonly used in shopping contexts and relates to policies about refunds and exchanges.

Academic

Adjective

1. that may be returned
   • returnable bottles and cans
   • this merchandise is returnable if you save the receipt