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re·gain (ri gān′)

transitive verb

  1. to get back into one's possession; recover
  2. to succeed in reaching again; get back to

Etymology: MFr regaigner: see re- & gain

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regain Synonyms

regain

v.

recapture, retrieve, reacquire; see recover 1. See syn. study at recover.


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regain Usage Examples

Object

  • consciousness: Scott's whole body seemed to shake, then he regained consciousness with a start.

Used with why or when

  • what: Only in the summer of 1919 did he start to regain what he felt was his freedom.

Preposition: as

  • independence: Once admitted into the service, the patient receives input from specialist multidisciplinary team to help them regain as much independence as possible.

Adjective complement

  • most: Although my right arm remained paralyzed, the rest of my body regained most of the strength and endurance I had before my illness.

Modifying Another Word

  • slowly: Together with the help my my classmates, I slowly regain self confidence & hope.
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