Regained: meaning, definitions and examples

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regained

 

[ rɪˈɡeɪnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

recapture control

To regain means to obtain something again after losing it. This term is often used in contexts involving recovery of physical possessions, mental states, or authority. It conveys a sense of restoration and retrieval, suggesting an effort to return to a previous state.

Synonyms

recapture, reclaim, recover, retrieve.

Examples of usage

  • She regained her confidence after the successful presentation.
  • The country has regained control of the territory after years of conflict.
  • He regained his health after months of treatment.
Context #2 | Verb

assume possession

In a more general sense, to regain can also refer to assuming possession of something that was previously held. It implies an active effort to reclaim ownership or rights.

Synonyms

reacquire, regain possession.

Examples of usage

  • The team regained the championship title they had lost last year.
  • After the renovations, the couple regained their investment in the property.
  • She worked hard to regain her family's trust.

Translations

Translations of the word "regained" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recuperado

🇮🇳 पुनः प्राप्त

🇩🇪 wiedererlangt

🇮🇩 diperoleh kembali

🇺🇦 відновлений

🇵🇱 odzyskany

🇯🇵 取り戻した

🇫🇷 récupéré

🇪🇸 recuperado

🇹🇷 yeniden kazanılmış

🇰🇷 다시 얻어진

🇸🇦 استعيد

🇨🇿 získaný zpět

🇸🇰 získaný späť

🇨🇳 重新获得

🇸🇮 ponovno pridobljen

🇮🇸 endurnýtt

🇰🇿 қайта алынған

🇬🇪 გადარჩენილი

🇦🇿 geri qaytarılan

🇲🇽 recuperado

Etymology

The word 'regain' comes from the Middle English word 'regayne', which is derived from the Old French 'regagner', meaning 'to win back' or 'recover'. It is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'gain', which traces back to the Latin 'capere' meaning 'to seize'. Over time, 'regain' has solidified its place in the English language as a term associated with the concept of recovery and restoration. Its usage has evolved, frequently appearing in contexts related to health, control, and success.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,090, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.