Regaining
/riːˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
Definitions
To get possession or control of something again.
/riːˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
To get possession or use of something again.
After the break, the team was determined to regain control of the game.
💡 Simply: Imagine you dropped your keys, and now you're looking for them. Regaining means you find them and have them back in your hand. It's about getting back something you had before, like winning back a game you were losing or feeling good after being sad.
👶 For kids: Getting something back that you lost, like finding your toy after you looked everywhere!
More Examples
She focused on regaining her composure before addressing the audience.
The company implemented new strategies to regain customer trust.
How It's Used
"The company is working hard to regain market share."
"The team fought back to regain the lead."
"She is trying to regain her health after a long illness."
From Middle English *regaynen*, from Old French *regainer* ('to regain, win back'), from *re-* ('again, back') + *gainer* ('to gain').
The word 'regain' has been used since the 14th century, initially referring to obtaining something again or regaining a previous state.
Memory tip
Imagine you lost your favorite toy, but you finally find it and are REGAINING it!
Word Origin
"to gain back"