Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [giv bak]
- /gɪv bæk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [giv bak]
- /gɪv bæk/
Definitions of give-back word
- noun give-back the quality or state of being resilient; springiness. 1
- verb with object give-back to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone. 1
- verb with object give-back to hand to someone: Give me that plate, please. 1
- verb with object give-back to place in someone's care: If you give me your coat, I'll put it in the closet. 1
- verb with object give-back to grant (permission, opportunity, etc.) to someone: Give me a chance. 1
- verb with object give-back to impart or communicate: to give advice; to give a cold to someone. 1
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Origin of give-back
First appearance:
before 1975 One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1975-80; noun use of verb phrase give back
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Parts of speech for Give-back
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
give-back popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for give-back
noun give-back
- reimbursement — to make repayment to for expense or loss incurred: The insurance company reimbursed him for his losses in the fire.
- kickback — a percentage of income given to a person in a position of power or influence as payment for having made the income possible: usually considered improper or unethical.
- rebate — a return of part of the original payment for some service or merchandise; partial refund.
- discount — to deduct a certain amount from (a bill, charge, etc.): All bills that are paid promptly will be discounted at two percent.
- compensation — Compensation is money that someone who has experienced loss or suffering claims from the person or organization responsible, or from the state.
Antonyms for give-back
noun give-back
- penalty — a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.
See also
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