| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
come back [kʌm bæk] | return to a place |
Other meanings
- become popular or successful again
- remember something suddenly
- retaliate or reply forcefully
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "come back"
- Come back soon! Please visit us again in the future.
- I hope bell-bottoms never come back. I hope this fashion doesn't return.
- Suddenly, it all came back to me. I remembered everything.
- He came back with a witty response. He replied quickly and cleverly.
Features of Using "come back"
Separability:Inseparable
Transitivity:Intransitive
Level:A1
Used mostly in informal contexts. Often used alone when the context is clear (“I'll come back later”). Can be used figuratively, not just physically.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb come
come up
to appear or be mentioned unexpectedly
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