Regain

Definition

Regain refers to the act of obtaining or retrieving something that was previously lost or taken away.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈɡeɪn/
• Respelling: ri-GAIN (with "ri" as in "rid," and "GAIN" as in "rain")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈɡeɪn/
• Respelling: ri-GAIN (similar to American English, with "ri" as in "rid," and "GAIN" as in "rain")

In both dialects, "regain" is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, "GAIN." The pronunciation is consistent across both American and British English, clearly articulating each component of the word with a focus on the "GAIN" syllable.

Etymology

The term "regain" comes from the Middle French "regagner", which means "to win back", with "re-" denoting "again" and "gagner" meaning "to win".

Derivatives

• Regainer
• Regainable
• Regaining
• Unregained
• Regainment

Synonyms

• Retrieve
• Recover
• Reclaim

Antonyms

• Lose
• Forfeit
• Relinquish

Usage

"Regain" is often used to describe the action of getting back something, especially after a loss, whether it is tangible (like property) or intangible (like trust or health).

Related Terms

• Redemption
• Restoration
• Recoupment
• Repossession
• Retrieval

Detailed Definition

Verb

• To take or get back possession of (something); to retrieve.
• Example: She managed to regain her lost wallet from the police station.

• To reach or come to again; to get back to.
• Example: After his illness, he struggled to regain his strength and vitality.

• To achieve or secure anew; to recover.
• Example: The team is hoping to regain their title in the upcoming championship.