Comeback: meaning, definitions and examples

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comeback

[ ˈkʌm.bæk ]

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in sports

A return to a position of success or popularity after a period of failure or decline.

Synonyms

recovery, resurgence, revival

Examples of usage

The team made a remarkable comeback in the second half of the game.
She staged a stunning comeback after being out of the music scene for years.

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in entertainment

A return to the public eye or prominence after a period of obscurity.

Synonyms

resurgence, return, revival

Examples of usage

The actor's comeback film was a huge success at the box office.
Her comeback album topped the charts.

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general

To return after an absence or period of obscurity.

Synonyms

reappear, resurface, return

Examples of usage

After a long break, the singer decided to make a comeback with a new album.
The team is hoping their star player will make a strong comeback from injury.

Translations

Translations of the word "comeback" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retorno

🇮🇳 वापसी

🇩🇪 Rückkehr

🇮🇩 kembali

🇺🇦 повернення

🇵🇱 powrót

🇯🇵 カムバック

🇫🇷 retour

🇪🇸 regreso

retorno
comeback

🇹🇷 geri dönüş

🇰🇷 컴백

🇸🇦 عودة

🇨🇿 návrat

🇸🇰 návrat

🇨🇳 回归 (huíguī)

🇸🇮 vrnitev

🇮🇸 endurkoma

🇰🇿 оралу

🇬🇪 დაბრუნება

🇦🇿 geri dönüş

🇲🇽 regreso

retorno
comeback

Word origin

The word 'comeback' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the combination of 'come' and 'back'. It initially referred to a return to a place or position, gradually evolving to signify a return to success or prominence after a decline. The term has since been widely used in various contexts, including sports, entertainment, and general life situations, to describe a resurgence or recovery from setbacks.