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comeback

/ˈkʌmbæk/

Meanings
noun
A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity.

Examples :

"After failing his exams, the student's comeback to good grades was a pleasant surprise. "
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Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration competition

competition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

Illustration overcoming

overcoming verb

/ˌoʊvərˈkʌmɪŋ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈkʌmɪŋ/

To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.

"to overcome enemies in battle"

Illustration extended

extended verb

/ɛkˈstɛndɪd/

To increase in extent.

"The library extended its hours until 9 PM to accommodate students studying for exams. "

Illustration popularity

popularity noun

/ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/

The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large

"Politicians are rarely known for their popularity."

Illustration remarkable

remarkable adjective

/ɹɪˈmɑːkəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbl̩/

Worthy of being remarked or noted; notable

"The student's improvement in math was remarkable, earning her a perfect score on the final exam. "

Illustration championship

championship noun

/ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/

A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.

"The school's basketball team won the championship this year. "

Illustration substantial

substantial noun

/səbˈstænʃəl/

Anything having substance; an essential part.

"The substantial of my grandmother's advice helped me make a good decision. "

Illustration basketball

basketball noun

/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/

A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

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occurrence noun

/əˈkɐɹən(t)s/ /əˈkəːɹən(t)s/ /əˈkɝən(t)s/

An actual instance when a situation occurs; an event or happening.

"The frequent occurrence of noisy construction near my house has made it hard to concentrate on my studies. "

Illustration obscurity

obscurity noun

/əbˈskjɔːɹɪti/ /əbˈskjɝɪti/

Darkness; the absence of light.

"The obscurity of the room made it hard to see the small, hidden objects on the desk. "

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disadvantage noun

/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/

A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.

"The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere."