CEFR B1

comeback

noun

Meaning

A return to a previous level of success or popularity, especially after a period of failure or obscurity.

Examples

The band's latest album was a huge comeback after years of declining sales.
She's planning a comeback in the fashion industry after taking a break to raise her family.

Synonyms: return, reappearance, resurgence, revival

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comeback (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌmbæk/

Definition

A return to a previous level of success or popularity, especially after a period of failure or obscurity.

Examples

The band's latest album was a huge comeback after years of declining sales.
She's planning a comeback in the fashion industry after taking a break to raise her family.

How to Use comeback

comeback from (prepositional phrase): To return to a previous state or level after a difficulty or absence. — "She made a remarkable comeback from her injury."
comeback to (prepositional phrase): To return to a place or activity. — "He decided to make a comeback to his hometown after twenty years."

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