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on one's way back from — while returning or traveling back from a particular place

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: while returning or traveling back from a particular place

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɒn wʌnz weɪ bæk frʌm/

Example Sentences

  • On my way back from the dentist, I treated myself to ice cream because my teeth still worked!
  • He got caught in the rain on his way back from the office.
  • On our way back from the zoo, my little brother tried to convince everyone he was actually raised by monkeys.

on one's way back from

NOUN

[/ɒn wʌnz weɪ bæk frʌm/]

while returning or traveling back from a particular place

On his way back from the market, he stopped to pet a stray cat.
💡 Concept

On his way back from the market, he stopped to pet a stray cat.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɒn wʌnz weɪ bæk frʌm/
🇬🇧 UK/ɒn wʌnz weɪ bæk frɒm/

🌳Etymology

Prefixon-
Rootone's way back
Suffix-from

🎵Rhyme

on one's way to
way back when
coming back from

🔗Collocations

on one's way back from work
on one's way back from school
on one's way back from the airport
stop by on one's way back from
on one's way back from vacation
on one's way back from the store

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“On my way back from the dentist, I treated myself to ice cream because my teeth still worked!”

“He got caught in the rain on his way back from the office.”

😄 Fun example

“On our way back from the zoo, my little brother tried to convince everyone he was actually raised by monkeys.”

“She called her mom on her way back from the meeting to share the good news.”

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