Comeback Meaning
/ˈkʌmbæk/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity or underperformance.
nounA retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.
Sentence Examples
The player made a splendid comeback.
Whatever I say, he has a comeback ready. You can't get a word in edgewise.
He has made a fine comeback on the stage.
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After losing the first set, she made an impressive ____ to win.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English come backdeverb. English comeback Deverbal from come back.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"According to rumors in the entertainment world on December 6, Girls' Generation will be making a comeback next year with a masculine concept. They have supposedly decided on the title song in their new album and have begun filming the music video on December 6. It appears they have started preparing for a full-scale comeback! It will be the girls' first Korean comeback in a year since "I Got a Boy.""
— 2013 December 6, alim17, “Girls' Generation rumored to make a comeback in early 2014!”, in allkpop.com:
"Newcastle produced a stunning comeback from 4-0 down to earn a draw that shocked title hopefuls Arsenal."
— 2011 February 5, Paul Fletcher, “Newcastle 4 - 4 Arsenal”, in BBC:
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After losing the first set, she made an impressive ____ to win.