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come back vs come out

The phrases 'come back' and 'come out' have different meanings and are not directly comparable. 'Come back' is used when someone returns to a place, while 'come out' is used when something or someone emerges or becomes visible. They are not interchangeable as they convey different actions.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 740 views

come back

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'come back' when referring to someone returning to a place or situation they were previously in.

Examples:

  • I will come back home after work.
  • Please come back to visit us soon.
  • He promised to come back for the meeting.
  • She came back to the same restaurant for dinner.
  • The lost dog finally came back to its owner.
  • You worry about getting better and come back quickly.
  • Man, narcos might come back.
  • You should go before they come back.
  • Everything will be fine again when I come back.
  • But you can't come back here again.
  • The others, put your clothes on and come back here.
  • One of them... will come back with the answer.
  • If you do not come back from the cannot pass the test.
  • I'll see what he wants and come back.
  • It better fit me when I come back.
  • It has to be cleared before the fishermen come back.
  • When you come back, I want to know exactly how.
  • We'll come back at daybreak, when they're asleep.
  • Ben, Glory could come back any minute.
  • Lets go home and get warm, come back tomorrow.
  • Kung Zi, come back with me.
  • Mr. Marquis, come back soon.
  • He hasn't come back from the meeting yet.
  • If I come back here, and find anything missing...
  • And don't come back too soon.

Alternatives:

  • return
  • go back
  • come again
  • revisit

come out

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'come out' when something or someone emerges, becomes visible, or is revealed.

Examples:

  • The sun came out from behind the clouds.
  • The truth will eventually come out.
  • The new book will come out next month.
  • She finally came out as a talented singer.
  • The stars come out at night.
  • No matter what you hear, don't come out.
  • He won't even come out of his coffin.
  • Rumors say that bandits might come out.
  • In this case, you're seeing oxygen bubbles come out.
  • I'm not going anywhere, so please come out.
  • Mrs. Logan, please come out of there.
  • Throw down your weapons and come out peacefully.
  • You may come out when you've learned to be a loving daughter.
  • And I come out smelling out like roses.
  • Those guys only come out once a year.
  • You can come out now, they've gone.
  • Well, that kind doesn't come out very often.
  • You can come out of this war alive.
  • Lawrence, let my wife come out.
  • The third one has come out of the lift now.
  • The money stays in the trunk till I come out.
  • Tonight... I think Neville might come out.
  • Are they gone? First, come out.
  • Okay, you can come out now...
  • Sometimes when Stan smiles, little bubbles come out.

Alternatives:

  • emerge
  • appear
  • reveal itself
  • be disclosed

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