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How to Fix: SyntaxError: ‘return’ outside function
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Ahmed Nabil
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June 5, 2026, 8:21 p.m.
Python Errors
Beginner
Debugging
functions
Python
Debugging
SyntaxError
Programming Errors
Summary
This post explains the SyntaxError 'return' outside function, highlighting its meaning and the common misunderstanding of the return keyword in Python programming. It aims to guide readers on resolving this specific error effectively.
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