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Definition of comeback - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
successreturn to success after a decline
- The band made a huge comeback with their new album.
2.
sportsrecovery from a disadvantage in sports
- The team's comeback in the final quarter was impressive.
3.
- She always has a witty comeback ready.
Expressions with comeback
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become popular or successful again
The fashion trend from the 90s is making a comeback.
recover from a deficit in a competition
The team staged a comeback in the final minutes of the game.
person who rebounds from setbacks to success
After losing the first set, he proved to be a comeback kid.
woman who returns to success after failure
After years away from the stage, she proved herself a comeback queen.
unable to respond in an argument or discussion
After her witty remark, he had no comeback.
versatile condiment for dipping or dressing
Comeback sauce goes well with fries, burgers, and salads.
Origin of comeback
English, come (return) + back (again)
Terms with comeback included in their meaning
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achievement
comeback to previous success or quality
comeback trend
revival of interest or popularity
childish comeback
say insults bounce off me and stick to you
revival
to experience a revival or comeback
comeback
suddenly become active after a decline
comeback success
comeback in popularity or influence
sports comeback
overturn a losing position in sports
sports
make a comeback from a previous defeat
comeback
make a comeback after being defeated
humor
deliver a witty insult or comeback
communication
wit of thinking of a clever comeback too late
Examples of comeback in a sentence
The athlete's comeback was celebrated by fans. Their comeback after halftime changed the game's outcome. Fans celebrated the unexpected comeback in the last minutes. His comeback left everyone speechless. The comedian's comeback was perfectly timed.
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- French:retour, remontée, ...
- German:Comeback, Aufholjagd, ...
- Italian:ritorno, risposta pronta, ...
- Spanish:regreso, remontada, ...
- Portuguese:retorno, reviravolta, ...
- Chinese:复出, 逆转, ...
- Japanese:復活, 逆転劇, ...
- Arabic:عَوْدَة, اِنْتِفَاضَة, ...
- Hebrew:קַאמְבֶּק, תְּגוּבָה שְׁנוּנָּה, ...
- Russian:возвращение, камбэк, ...
- Ukrainian:камбек, відновлення, ...
- Hindi:वापसी, पलटफेर, ...
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