regain

[rɪˈɡeɪn]

regain Definition

• 1. to get back something that was lost or taken away, especially an ability or quality
• 2. to reach a place again after being away from it

Using regain: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "regain" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She worked hard to regain her strength after the illness.

• Example

  The team is determined to regain their championship title this year.

• Example

  He quickly regained his composure after the embarrassing mistake.

regain Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for regain

• recover
• retrieve
• recoup

Antonyms for regain

• lose
• forfeit
• surrender

Phrases with regain

• regain consciousness

  to become conscious again after being unconscious

  Example

  It took him a few minutes to regain consciousness after the accident.

• regain one's footing

  to regain one's balance or stability, either physically or metaphorically

  Example

  After stumbling on the rocky terrain, she quickly regained her footing and continued hiking.

• regain control

  to regain power or authority over a situation or person

  Example

  The police were able to regain control of the rioting crowd after several hours.

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Summary: regain in Brief

To 'regain' [rɪˈɡeɪn] means to recover something that was lost or taken away, such as an ability or quality. It can also mean to return to a place after being away from it. Examples include 'She worked hard to regain her strength after the illness,' and 'The team is determined to regain their championship title this year.' Phrases like 'regain consciousness' and 'regain one's footing' denote physical or metaphorical recovery, while 'regain control' implies regaining power or authority over a situation or person.