comeback

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˈkʌˌmbæk/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    A return to a former position, condition, or status, especially after a period of decline or absence.; A quick, sharp reply to a remark or criticism; a retort.; A recovery from a deficit or losing position in a game or competition.; A cause for complaint or grievance; a basis for seeking redress.; A return of a disease, symptom, or undesirable condition after a period of improvement.; A revival or renewed popularity of a style, trend, or fashion.

🔗 Details

Word forms

countable Plural: comebacks

Collocations

make a comebackstage a comebackcomeback kidon the comeback trailmount a comeback

Synonyms

returnresurgencerecoveryrevivalrebound

Antonyms

declinedownfall

Commonly confused

come back
EN: 'Come back' (two words) is a verb phrase meaning to return; 'comeback' (one word) is a noun meaning a return to former success or a witty retort.

Spelling tips

EN: Remember that 'comeback' is one word when used as a noun, but 'come back' is two words when used as a verb phrase.

💬 Examples

  1. The singer made a remarkable comeback after years away from the music industry.

  2. She had a witty comeback ready for every insult he threw at her.

  3. The team staged an incredible comeback in the second half, scoring three goals to win.

  4. If the product is defective, you have a comeback against the manufacturer.

  5. Doctors warned that the infection could make a comeback if the antibiotics were stopped too early.

  6. Bell-bottom jeans are making a comeback this season.