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

This presents an opportunity for Democrats to regain popularity, particularly in swing states in Arizona, Nevada, Michigan and Wisconsin, Silver wrote.

From Salon

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee included the race — considered a key win for Democrats hoping to regain control of the House — on its “red to blue” list.

From Los Angeles Times

When you gain — or regain muscle mass — you feel younger, your body is more supported.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We regain America's soul at the same time.”

From Salon

Friday, however, at least gives the world's number-one side the chance to regain the upper hand in a rivalry that has transfixed the rugby world in recent years.

From BBC

Related Words

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