returner
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈtɜrnər/
KK: /rɪˈtɜrnər/
noun
Definition
A person who brings something back or runs back a ball that has been kicked or thrown.
Example
The returner caught the ball and ran down the field.
Conversation
Did you see that last game?
Yeah, the returner did an amazing job!
I know, right? He really changed the momentum of the match.
Totally! A good returner makes all the difference.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
runner
rebounder
retriever
Antonyms
loser
defender
opponent
verb
Definition
To go back to a place or to give something back to someone.
Example
After finishing the book, I decided to return it to the library.
Tense Forms
Past: returned
Past Participle: returned
Conversation
Are you planning to returner that book to the library today?
Yeah, I need to make sure I get it back before the due date.
Good idea! I hate it when I forget to returner things on time.
Root Explanation
Returner → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "turn" (from Old French *torner*, meaning to turn). The suffix "-er" indicates a person who performs an action. Thus, a returner is a person who turns back or comes back again.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who comes back 'again' ('re-') and 'turns' ('turn') — that's why a returner is someone who returns.
Visually Confused Words
turner
rethunder
turnery
turnera
retirer