English

regain

rɪˈɡeɪn, ɹiːˈɡeɪn
Meaning: to get something back that you lost
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ɹiːˈɡeɪn

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base regain
3rd person singular present regains
Present participle regaining
Past regained
Will future will regain
Going-to future going to regain
Imperative negative don't regain / do not regain

Example sentences

The athlete struggled to regain his balance after the fall.
The athlete struggled to regain his balance after the fall.
The old theater regained its former glory before the festival.
The old theater regained its former glory before the festival.
It took her a moment to regain her composure after the unexpected news.
It took her a moment to regain her composure after the unexpected news.

Usage Notes

Commonly used with abstract nouns like 'consciousness', 'confidence', 'control', or 'possession'.

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