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comeback Definition

come·back (kum′bak′)

noun

  1. a return to a previous state or position, as of success
  2. ☆ a witty answer
  3. ☆ ground for complaint

comeback* Synonyms

comeback*

n.

  1. A regaining of a former position

    recovery, revival, rally, triumph; see improvement 1, recovery 1, victory 1, 2.

  2. A witty answer

    retort, rejoinder, riposte; see answer 1.

comeback Usage Examples

Preposition: from

injury: The game is expected to come too early for goalkeeper Michael Oakes to make his comeback from a shoulder injury.

Converse of object

  • stir: Match of the day was a stirring comeback from Thierry Lincou that fell just short against world number one Amr Shabana.
  • anticipate: Those whose sites get de-indexed anticipate a major comeback.
  • mount: John mounted another comeback with 1992's The One, which went double platinum.
  • make: He made a brief comeback in 1970 in a show called Jokers Wild.
  • await: GLEN Little and Leroy Lita are on course to make their long awaited comebacks in Friday's pre-season friendly at Didcot Town.
  • stage: The old Plaid Cymru guard are talking about staging a comeback in a last ditch attempt to save the party.

Adjective modifier

  • second-half: Rangers produced a stirring second-half comeback to claim maximum points away to reigning champions Cogenhoe.
  • spirited: In an admirable display of defense in the second half Bedford resisted a spirited comeback from Epsom conceding just one late try.
  • snappy: Barrister and wit F.E. Smith was the master of the snappy comeback.
  • long-awaited: Winger Jon-Paul McGovern may continue on the right hand side of midfield after making his long-awaited comeback in last week's defeat at Crewe.
  • triumphant: Following last season's unfortunate relegation to Division 2, the Academicals are planning a triumphant comeback.
  • remarkable: Embrace are set to celebrate their remarkable comeback with a major outdoor gig right in the heart of Leeds.

Modifies a noun

  • trail: Both players were on a bit of a comeback trail.
  • gig: The comeback gig was at the arts center here.
  • album: JD wrote the lyrics to the group's great new single Pretty Vegas, featured on their comeback album Switch, released in September.
  • tour: The band will also be supporting Take That during their comeback stadium tour in the summer.
  • kid: So does the comeback kid think he could pull it off one more time?
  • king: Comeback king Noel Edmonds, 56, won the Best Daytime Show trophy for Channel 4 hit show Deal or No Deal.

Noun used with modifier

surprise: Brian Deane could make a surprise comeback on the bench.