regain

[ ree-geyn ]

verb (used with object)

1. to get again; recover:

   to regain one's health.

2. to succeed in reaching again; get back to:

   to regain the shore.

noun

1. (in a moisture-free fabric) the percentage of the weight that represents the amount of moisture the material is expected to absorb under normal conditions.

regain

verb

1. to take or get back; recover
2. to reach again

noun

1. the process of getting something back, esp lost weight

   this regain was inevitable

Derived Forms

• reˈgainable, adjective
• reˈgainer, noun

Other Words From

• re·gaina·ble adjective
• re·gainer noun
• half-re·gained adjective
• unre·gaina·ble adjective
• unre·gained adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of regain¹

First recorded in 1540–50; re- + gain ¹

Example Sentences

Being able to do so is an important but early step to help an animal regain movement in an injured or paralyzed limb.

From Fortune

Men and women who become infertile as a result of chemotherapy could also regain their reproductive capabilities.

From The Daily Beast

To regain their relevancy, Democrats need to go back to their evolutionary roots.

From The Daily Beast

Muse was looking to regain custody of her four children—Justin, Sarah, Patrick and Rachel.

From The Daily Beast

President Obama pledged an estimated $175 million and sent more than 4,000 troops to help the region regain its footing.

From The Daily Beast

There was some small sliver of hope that Democrats could regain some lost ground in 2016 with Hillary Clinton on the ballot.

From The Daily Beast

A certain amount of his ill-humour vented, Tressan made an effort to regain his self-control.

From Project Gutenberg

While endeavoring to regain their feet, some were violently thrown upon the wooden platform.

From Project Gutenberg

This made it necessary to put on a spurt to regain lost distance, but on such ground the speed was dangerous.

From Project Gutenberg

He shoved Coulter as far off as possible and at the same time struck out to regain the surface of the lake.

From Project Gutenberg

She half turned so that Mazaroff could not see the expression of her face; she wanted time to regain control over her features.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• achieve
• attain
• gain
• reach
• recapture
• reclaim
• recoup
• recover
• retake
• return to
• take back
• win back