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   re·gain

   /rēˈɡān/

   verb

   • 1. obtain possession or use of (something) again after losing it: "she died without regaining consciousness" Similar recoverget backwin backrecoupretrievereclaimrepossesshave something returnedbe reunited withrescuesalvagetake backretakerecapturereconquer
   • ▪ reach (a place, position, or thing) again; get back to: "they were unable to regain their boats" Similar return toget back tofind one's way back toreach againreattainrejoin

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French regagner(see re-, gain).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › regainRegain Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of REGAIN is to gain (something) anew : to get (something) again : recover. How to use regain in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREGAIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REGAIN definition: 1. to take or get possession of something again: 2. to reach or return to a place, especially…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREGAIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you regain something that you have lost, you get it back again. The anger faded, and he regained control of himself. American English : regain / rɪˈgeɪn /

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › regainRegain - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Any time you've lost something and want to recover it, you hope to regain it. If your friend is furious with you because you didn't keep a secret she told you, you'll probably try to regain her trust and as a result, regain her friendship.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › regainREGAIN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Regain definition: to get again; recover. See examples of REGAIN used in a sentence.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › regainRegain Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   To succeed in reaching again; get back to. To have the use of (a faculty, ability, or desirable condition) restored; be restored to (a normal or desirable condition). Regained his balance; regained her confidence; regained their privacy. To add back (body weight that has been lost).

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishregain verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   verb. /rɪˈɡeɪn/ Verb Forms. regain something to get back something you no longer have, especially an ability or a quality. I struggled to regain some dignity. The party has regained control of the region. She paused on the edge, trying to regain her balance. She soon regained her composure.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › regainregain verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   regain. verb. /rɪˈɡeɪn/ , /ˌriˈɡeɪn/ Verb Forms. regain something to get back something you no longer have, especially an ability or a quality I struggled to regain some dignity. The party has regained control of the region. She paused on the edge, trying to regain her balance.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishregain | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    regain definition: to get something back again: .

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › regainRegain - definition of regain by The Free Dictionary

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    1. a. To recover possession of (something lost or taken away); get back: regained lost territory; regained their market share; regained the lead in the game. b. To occupy again: regained his seat at the table. 2. a. To have (the use or control of something) restored; get back: regained the ownership of the team. b.