comeback

nounB1 · Intermediate

Return to success after a bad time.

Meanings of «comeback»

1 · noun

return to success after a bad time

The team made a surprising comeback in the second half.

2 · noun

a quick, clever reply to a criticism or insult

She had a perfect comeback for his rude joke.

Similar: retortquipresponse

Translation

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«comeback» in 17 languages

AR العربية

AZ Azərbaycan

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FR Français

HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

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RU Русский

TH ไทย

TR Türkçe

UK Українська

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VI Tiếng Việt

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The difference between similar words

success or interest again after a bad time

comebacka return to success, for a person or teamThe singer made a big comeback this year.

revivalbringing back something old, like a styleThere is a revival of old fashion styles.

resurgenceformalgrowing strong or popular againThere is a resurgence of interest in vinyl records.

renaissancea new period of interest, especially in the artsThe city is enjoying a cultural renaissance.

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