comeback
noun
Simple meaning
Return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kuhmbakSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkʌmbæk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity
A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity or underperformance.
sports
An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial disadvantage in points to win or draw.
A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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This meaning: Return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity
Used this way, comeback is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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