Python return Keyword
The Python return keyword is used to exit from a function and return a value.
Example:
In the example below, return keyword is used to return the square of a given number.
def area_square(a):
area = a * a
print("Area of the square is:")
return area
print(area_square(3))
The output of the above code will be:
Area of the square is: 9
Any statement after return statement is ignored by the program.
Example:
In the example below, the print statement after return statement is ignored when executed.
def area_square(a):
area = a * a
return area
print("Area of the square is:")
print(area_square(3))
The output of the above code will be:
9
❮ Python Keywords
