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Come Back for Dummies

verb

pronunciation: kəm_bæk

What does Come Back really mean?

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Hey there, buddy! Today, I want to talk to you about a really cool phrase - "come back." It's a phrase that we often hear and use in our everyday conversations, but have you ever wondered exactly what it means?

Imagine that you and your friend are playing an exciting game of hide-and-seek in the schoolyard. While your friend is hiding, you realize that you need their help with something important. So, you shout out, "Come back!"

In simple terms, "come back" means to return or to come to the place where you are. It's like asking someone to return to a starting point or to come back to you. Just like in our game of hide-and-seek, when you shout "come back," you're inviting your friend to stop hiding and return to you. That way, you can both continue playing together and help each other out.

But wait, there's more! The phrase "come back" can also have another meaning. Sometimes, when someone is feeling sad or upset, their mood can be described as feeling down or low. In this case, if someone says, "Don't worry, things will come back," it means that things will get better. It's like saying that the sadness or the difficult time will pass, and happiness or normalcy will return.

Let me give you an example. Imagine you're having a not-so-great day because you didn't do well on a test. Your teacher notices that you're feeling down and says, "Hey, don't worry, your confidence will come back! You're a smart student, and this is just a temporary setback." What your teacher means is that you'll regain your self-assurance and bounce back from this disappointment.

So, whether it's asking someone to return to where you are, like in a game, or assuring someone that things will get better when they're feeling low, "come back" is a really versatile phrase that we use to talk about returning or recovering. Remember, just like in our game of hide-and-seek, sometimes we all need a little "come back" to keep the fun going or to overcome a tough time.

Keep exploring, my friend, and never be afraid to ask questions!


Revised and Fact checked by Lily Wilson on 2023-10-28 07:04:57

Come Back In a sentece

Learn how to use Come Back inside a sentece

  • After school, I walked home and forgot my lunchbox. I had to come back to school to get it.
  • Last night, I watched a movie with my friends at their house. Then I had to come back to my own house to sleep.
  • My dad went to the grocery store but realized he forgot his wallet. He had to come back home to get it.
  • I went on a family vacation to the beach, and when it was time to leave, we had to come back to our city.
  • During recess, I left my jacket on the playground. I had to come back later to find it.

Come Back Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

hark back hark back recall recall rejoin rejoin repay repay retort retort return return return return return return riposte riposte

Come Back Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

answer answer catch up catch up denote denote re-emerge re-emerge reappear reappear refer refer reply reply respond respond

Come Back Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.

go back go back recur recur