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Collocation

come back

phrasal verb (verb + adverb particle) phrasal verb

to return to a place or to return again after leaving; to return in memory or popularity

come back: to return to a place or to return again after leaving; to return in memory or popularity

Definition

'come back' is a common English collocation. to return to a place or to return again after leaving; to return in memory or popularity

come back (to + place/thing)

“Please come back after lunch and we can finish the paperwork.”

Examples

  • I will come back in an hour to pick you up.
  • She came back from the store with milk and bread.
  • If you forget your password, come back later and try again.
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  • We have to come back to this issue in tomorrow’s meeting.
  • He said he would come back to the office after his appointment.
  • After the break, the teacher came back and started the lesson.
  • The memories came back when I heard that old song.
  • Do you think this fashion will come back next year?
  • When the power came back, everyone cheered.