Returned (adjective):
1. Restored to one's previous or original condition, state, or location after a period of absence or loss. It refers to the act of coming back to a place, situation, or position that was previously occupied or experienced. This can involve physical restoration, such as being reunited with loved ones after being away from home, or it can indicate the resumption of one's duties, responsibilities, or former role upon returning from a period of absence.
2. Reverted to a previous owner or possessor; given or sent back. In this sense, "returned" suggests the act of sending or returning an item, possession, or document to its rightful or original owner. It implies the transfer of an entity or object back to the individual or organization who it belongs to or was borrowed from.
3. Reappeared or made a comeback after a period of absence or retirement. This meaning refers to individuals who have previously achieved prominence, success, or recognition in a particular field or domain and then return to it after a period of withdrawal, retirement, or inactivity. It often applies to artists, musicians, athletes, or public figures who resume their careers or activities after a hiatus.
In all these contexts, "returned" portrays the act of going back, resuming, sending back, or re-establishing a state or condition that existed before a break, separation, or departure.
