Definition

Noun The act of returning to a place, position, state, or activity after an absence. It often implies a movement or change back toward a previous point or condition.

Usage

This noun is used to describe the instance or process of someone or something returning. It is often used in contexts involving physical return, recovery, or a resurgence in popularity or relevance.

Examples

• After a long trip abroad, her coming back was a joyous occasion for the whole family.
• The team celebrated the star player's coming back from injury.
• There has been a noticeable coming back of vinyl records in recent years.

Advanced Usage

• "Make a coming back": This is a less common but understandable phrasing meaning to successfully return, especially to a former level of success or prominence. (e.g., )
  • Note: The more standard and idiomatic phrase is "make a comeback."

Variants and Related Words

• Comeback (n): A return to former success or popularity. (e.g., )
• Return (n): A more general synonym for the act of coming or going back to a place or activity.
• Homecoming (n): Specifically an arrival at home, or a return to one's school or college for a celebration.

Synonyms

Return, reappearance, recurrence.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Come back (v): The verb form from which the noun is derived. It means to return.
  • Example: When will you come back from your vacation?

Related Idioms

• "Coming back to haunt someone": Refers to a past mistake or action causing problems in the present.
  • Example: His careless words are coming back to haunt him now.

Noun

1. the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction