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comeback

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkəmˌbæk// UK //kˈʌmbæk// come·back

n. a return to success or popularity after being away or losing for a while. You use this when a person or team starts winning again after a bad period.

n. a return to a former position of status, success, or popularity. Often used in competitive contexts to describe a recovery from a significant deficit or period of inactivity.


SIMPLE

The team made a great comeback in the second half.

CONTEXTUAL

After five years away from the spotlight, the singer is planning a major comeback with a new world tour.

COMPLEX

Trailing by three goals with only ten minutes remaining, the underdog side staged an improbable comeback that will be remembered as a turning point in their season.

Synonyms
Origin

Deverbal from come back.

Usage

Commonly used with the verb 'make' ('to make a comeback').

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