comeback

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(noun.)

ADJ

big, dramatic, fighting, great, remarkable, successful | long-awaited | political

VERB + COMEBACK

make, stage

After losing the first set, she staged an impressive comeback to win the match.

attempt

COMEBACK + NOUN

trail

After months of therapy, the injured athlete finally started her comeback trail last spring.

Definitions

noun

1

A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity or underperformance.

That fad went out with the eighties, but I think it's making a comeback.

According to rumors in the entertainment world on December 6, Girls' Generation will be making a comeback next year with a masculine concept. They have supposedly decided on the title song in their new album and have begun filming the music video on December 6. It appears they have started preparing for a full-scale comeback! It will be the girls' first Korean comeback in a year since "I Got a Boy."

2

A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.

I wish I had thought of a quick comeback for his comment.

3

An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial disadvantage in points to win or draw.

Newcastle produced a stunning comeback from 4-0 down to earn a draw that shocked title hopefuls Arsenal.

verb

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Misspelling of come back.

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noun — a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or

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Idioms & Phrases

turn a setback into a comeback

To use a difficult situation as an opportunity to learn and come back stronger than before.

To turn a setback into a comeback, you must make a conscious choice to shift your mindset.

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That fad went out with the eighties, but I think it's making a comeback.

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According to rumors in the entertainment world on December 6, Girls' Generation will be making a comeback next year with a masculine concept. They have supposedly decided on the title song in their ne

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I wish I had thought of a quick comeback for his comment.

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The player made a splendid comeback.

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Whatever I say, he has a comeback ready. You can't get a word in edgewise.

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She's quick on her feet, so no matter what you say to her, she'll have a witty comeback.

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turn a setback into a comeback

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