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

When the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan three years ago, one of the group’s first orders of business was to systematically erase women’s rights.

From New York Times

"Most people who lose weight regain it," said Glenn Gaesser, professor at Arizona State University and co-author of the study.

From Science Daily

Smith returned to California in “a bad mental spot” — depression runs in his family, he says — but he regained some stability working as a nurse and as a worship leader.

From Los Angeles Times

They also remain in a decent position in the Champions League group stage - despite being thrashed by Sporting - but know they must regain their form quickly to stay realistic contenders on all fronts.

From BBC

"For many children, effective strategies involve taking some type of break from the momentary frustration, allowing the opportunity to calm down and regain control," Clark said.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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