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

Other Word Forms

• regainable adjective
• regainer noun
• half-regained adjective
• unregainable adjective
• unregained adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of regain¹

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

Example Sentences

Both semiconductor stocks regained some of the lost ground.

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The dollar regained much of the ground lost after the jobs report, as Wall Street contemplates an extended period of uncertainty that could keep the Fed from cutting interest rates in December.

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When she wakes up, she will regain consciousness more quickly and clearly because she required lower doses of anaesthetic drugs such as propofol and opioid painkillers than patients who heard no music.

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Moving into a new community is a chance to regain the joy of new friendships.

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The Cowboys regained possession and drove for a game-winning field goal.

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• achieve 
• attain 
• gain 
• reach 
• recapture 
• reclaim 
• recoup 
• recover 
• retake 
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