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How to Use the Return Keyword in Python

In Python, you can use the return keyword to exit a function so it goes back to
where it was called. That is, send something out of the function.

The return statement can contain an expression to execute once the function is
called.

The example below demonstrates how the return keyword works in Python:

def multiplyNum(num1):
return num1 * 8

result = multiplyNum(8)
print(result)

# Output: 64
What’s the code above doing?

I defined a function named multiplyNum and passed it num1 as an argument


Inside the function, I used the return keyword to specify that I want num1 to be
multiplied by 8
After that, I called the function, passed 8 into it as the value for the num1
argument, and assigned the function call to a variable I named result
With the result variable, I was able to print what I intended to do with the
function to the terminal
Conclusion
In this article, you learned how to define and call functions in Python. You also
learned how to pass arguments into a function and use the return keyword, so you
can be more creative with the functions you write.

If you find this article helpful, don’t hesitate to share it with your friends and
family.

March 16, 2022


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Python Functions – How to Define and Call a Function
Kolade Chris
Kolade Chris
Python Functions – How to Define and Call a Function
In programming, a function is a reusable block of code that executes a certain
functionality when it is called.

Functions are integral parts of every programming language because they help make
your code more modular and reusable.

In this article, I will show you how to define a function in Python and call it, so
you can break down the code of your Python applications into smaller chunks.

I will also show you how arguments and the return keyword works in Python
functions.

Basic Syntax for Defining a Function in Python


In Python, you define a function with the def keyword, then write the function
identifier (name) followed by parentheses and a colon.

The next thing you have to do is make sure you indent with a tab or 4 spaces, and
then specify what you want the function to do for you.
def functionName():
# What to make the function do
Basic Examples of a Function in Python
Following the basic syntax above, an example of a basic Python function printing
“Hello World” to the terminal looks like this:

def myfunction():
print("Hello World")
To call this function, write the name of the function followed by parentheses:

myfunction()
Next, run your code in the terminal by typing python filename.py to show what you
want the function to do:

sss-1

Another basic example of subtractig 2 numbers looks like this:

def subtractNum():
print(34 - 4)

subtractNum()
# Output: 30
Arguments in Python Functions
While defining a function in Python, you can pass argument(s) into the function by
putting them inside the parenthesis.

The basic syntax for doing this looks as shown below:

def functionName(arg1, arg2):


# What to do with function
When the function is called, then you need to specify a value for the arguments:

functionName(valueForArg1, valueForArg2)
Here's an example of arguments in a Python function:

def addNum(num1, num2):


print(num1 + num2)
addNum(2, 4)

# Output: 6
In the example above:

I passed 2 arguments into the function named addNum


I told it to print the sum of the 2 arguments to the terminal
I then called it with the values for the 2 arguments specified
N.B.: You can specify as many arguments as you want.

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