How to explain callbacks in plain english? How are they different from calling one function from another function?

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How to explain callbacks in plain English? How are they different from calling one function from another function taking some context from the calling function? How can thei

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A callback is a self-addressed stamped envelope. When you call a function, that is like sending a letter. If you want that function to call another function you provide that information in the form of a reference or address.