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
Historical Comparancy
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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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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