comeback
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a return to fame, success, or popularity after being away or unsuccessful for a long time.
a return to a former state of success, popularity, or professional activity after a period of absence or decline.
Simple“The band is planning a massive comeback tour ten years after their last album.”
In context“After years of struggling with injuries, the tennis star made a remarkable comeback by winning the grand slam title.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a situation where a team or player wins a game after they were losing by a lot.
a victory achieved by a contestant or team that was previously trailing by a significant margin.
Simple“The team staged an amazing comeback in the final minutes to win the game.”
In context“Down by three goals at halftime, the underdogs mounted a historic comeback that left the home crowd in stunned silence.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
a quick and clever or funny answer to a criticism or comment.
a quick, witty, or sharp retort made in response to a remark or criticism.
Simple“I thought of a great comeback an hour after the argument was over.”
In context“She was famous for her sharp wit and always had a devastating comeback ready for any interviewer who tried to rattle her.”
UsageOften used with the verb 'have' or 'make'.
“After his death, manager Mla Tengimfene confirmed he had been training for a comeback fight after his ban ended.”
“Experts worry that the conflict in Iran and other regional dynamics are setting the stage for a Somali pirates’ comeback.”
Deverbal from come back.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.