Comeback Meaning in English
word
/ˈkəmˌbæk/
KUHM-bak
/kˈʌmbæk/
KUHM-bak
Definition
A return to success, fame, or activity after a pause or loss; also, a clever or quick reply to someone.
Usage & Nuances
'Comeback' is used for famous people, sports teams, or anyone returning to former glory. In conversation, it's also a witty retort. Common phrases: 'make a comeback', 'staged a comeback', 'That was a good comeback!' Don't confuse with 'come back' (the verb).
Spanish: regreso - revancha (deporte/humor)Portuguese (BR): retorno - volta (esporte/fama) - resposta espertaPortuguese (PT): regresso - retorno (desporto/fama) - resposta inteligenteChinese (Simplified): 复出 - 反击（体育/名人）- 机智回复Chinese (Traditional): 復出 - 反擊（體育/名人）- 機智回覆Hindi: वापसी - पलटवार (खेल/हास्य)Arabic: عودة - رد ساخر (رياضي/شهرة)Bengali: ফিরে আসা - প্রত্যাবর্তন - জবাবRussian: возвращение - остроумный ответJapanese: カムバック - 復活 - うまい切り返しVietnamese: sự trở lại - câu đáp trả thông minhKorean: 컴백 - 재기 - 재치 있는 대답Turkish: geri dönüş - hazırcevapUrdu: واپسی - زبردست جوابIndonesian: kembalinya - jawaban cerdas
Example Sentences
After his injury, he made an amazing comeback.
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The singer's comeback album was a big success.
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That was a funny comeback during the argument.
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Nobody expected the team’s dramatic comeback in the last five minutes.
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She always has a clever comeback when someone teases her.
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People are saying this might be the greatest comeback in movie history.
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