Regain
/riːˈɡeɪn/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo obtain possession or control of something again after losing it.
/riːˈɡeɪn/
To get back or recover something lost or taken away.
After the break, she struggled to regain her composure.
💡 Simply: It's like finding something you lost! Maybe you lost your focus during a game, but you can *regain* it by taking a deep breath and getting back in the zone. Or, you might *regain* your appetite after being sick.
👶 For kids: To get something back that you lost!
More Examples
The country hoped to regain its former glory.
He worked hard to regain the trust of his colleagues after the misunderstanding.
How It's Used
"She hoped to regain her lost health."
"The company is working to regain its market share."
"The team struggled to regain control of the game."
To reach again or go back to (a place or a state of being).
/riːˈɡeɪn/
To reach (a place or goal) again.
The hiker hoped to regain the summit before nightfall.
💡 Simply: Sometimes you get off track, but you can *regain* the route by heading back. Imagine a lost hiker - they need to *regain* the trail.
👶 For kids: To go back to a place again.
More Examples
After wandering the city, they were relieved to regain their hotel.
How It's Used
"The traveler struggled to regain the path, lost in the dense forest."
From Middle English *regainen*, from Old French *regaignier* ('to regain'), from *re-* ('again') + *gagner* ('to gain').
The word 'regain' has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of getting something back that was previously possessed.
Memory tip
Imagine you lose your keys. To regain them, you have to find them and take possession of them again.
Word Origin
"to gain"