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regain

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈɡeɪn/

Forms: regaining, regained

regain means: To get something back after losing it.

verb

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To get something back after losing it.

  • She soon regained her strength.
  • He struggled to regain control of the car.
  • Have you regained your confidence after the accident?

Similar words: recover, get back

Opposites: lose

Common phrases: regain control, regain consciousness, regain confidence, regain balance

Questions about regain

What does regain mean?

To get something back after losing it.

What is regain in other languages?

Türkçe: yeniden kazanmak · Español: recuperar · Français: retrouver · Deutsch: wiedererlangen · Italiano: recuperare · 日本語: 取り戻す

How do you pronounce regain?

It is pronounced /rɪˈɡeɪn/.

How do you use regain in a sentence?

She soon regained her strength. He struggled to regain control of the car.

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