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10 Language-to-English DictionariesComeback
/ˈkʌm.bæk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A return to a former position or condition, especially after a setback.
"After a long injury, the athlete made a remarkable comeback in the championship." - 2
A witty or sharp reply, often used in a verbal exchange.
"Her quick comeback left everyone in the room laughing."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the phrasal verb 'come back', combining the Old English 'cuman' (to come) and 'bæc' (back). Originally used in sports and entertainment in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to describe a return to a former status of success or prominence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Comeback" is said worldwide
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Retour
Transliteration: Rə-tur
"Son retour sur scène a été très attendu."
Comeback
Transliteration: Komm-bæk
"Das Comeback des Sängers war ein großer Erfolg."
Ritorno
Transliteration: Ri-tor-no
"Il suo ritorno nel mondo della musica è stato sorprendente."
Regreso
Transliteration: Re-gre-so
"Su regreso al cine fue muy aclamado."
Retorno
Transliteration: Re-tor-no
"O retorno do atleta foi emocionante."
वापसी
Transliteration: Vaapsee
"उसकी वापसी ने सभी को चौंका दिया।"
回归
Transliteration: Huíguī
"他的回归让大家感到惊喜。"
복귀
Transliteration: Bok-gwi
"그의 복귀는 많은 사람들을 놀라게 했다."
カムバック
Transliteration: Kamubakku
"彼のカムバックは大きな話題になった。"
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