comeback
Translation
comeback, return, retort
Examples
The singer is making a comeback this year.
The singer is making a comeback this year.
He had a witty comeback for every insult.
He had a witty comeback for every insult.
Grammar Patterns
to make a comeback to return to success The band made a successful comeback.
a comeback to ((sth.)) a reply to (sth.) She had no comeback to his accusation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: return, revival (for return); retort, reply (for witty remark)
Etymology
A compound of the verb 'come' and the adverb 'back'.
Memory Tips
Literally 'to come back'. Imagine a boxer 'coming back' to the ring, or a clever remark 'coming back' at someone.