come back

What does "come back" mean?

1. To return to a place
2. To become popular or fashionable again
3. To return to one's memory
4. To reply with a quick response

Examples

• When are you coming back from your trip?
• Vinyl records have come back in recent years.
• It's all coming back to me now—I remember everything!
• She always comes back with a witty response.
• Come back soon—we'll miss you!

How to use it

A 'comeback' (noun) means a return to success or popularity. 'Come back to' something means to discuss it later.

Similar expressions

Opposites

Related phrasal verbs

• come up

  To be mentioned or discussed

• come across

  To find something or meet someone by chance

• come out

  To become known or revealed

• come over

  To visit someone's home

• come in

  To enter a room, building, or place

• come down

  To decrease in price, level, or amount