refund — an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not happy with a product or service you have bought
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not happy with a product or service you have bought
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːfʌnd/
Example Sentences
- The airline refused to give me a refund, so now I'm stuck with a ticket to my ex's wedding.
- I'm still waiting for my tax refund - it's like waiting for Christmas in July.
- The company will refund 50% of the course fee if you're not satisfied.
refund
NOUN[/ˈriːfʌnd/]
an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not happy with a product or service you have bought
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'refundere' meaning 'to pour back' or 'to give back', composed of the prefix 're-' (back) and 'fundere' (to pour). The term evolved through Old French and Middle English to mean returning money.
Breakdown
re- (back) + fund (from Latin fundere, to pour/give) = refund (to give back money)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The airline refused to give me a refund, so now I'm stuck with a ticket to my ex's wedding.”
“I'm still waiting for my tax refund - it's like waiting for Christmas in July.”
“The company will refund 50% of the course fee if you're not satisfied.”
“She demanded a refund after finding a hair in her soup.”
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