| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
send back [send bæk] | return something to the place or person it came from |
Other meanings
- reject something (e.g. food in a restaurant)
- send someone back to where they came from (e.g. deportation, military)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "send back"
- I had to send back the shoes because they didn’t fit.
I had to send back the shoes because they didn’t fit. - She sent back the soup because it was cold.
She sent back the soup because it was cold. - The soldier was sent back to the front line.
The soldier was sent back to the front line.
Features of Using "send back"
Used for objects, people, or decisions that are returned or reversed.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb send
send out
to distribute or dispatch something (e.g., letters, invitations, troops)
send forward
to send something on to another person or place for action or consideration
send off
to send something by post or electronically
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