regain

Formsregains, regaining, regained

1. 1
   verbtransitive

   To get something back that you had before.

   Like finding a toy you lost and getting it back again.

   After a few weeks of rest, he started to regain his strength.

   She fought to regain control of the car on the icy road.

   Similarrecover, resume, retrieve

   Oppositelose

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2. 2
   noununcountable

   The act of getting something back that you had before.

   Like the moment you finally get back something you thought was gone for good.

   The slow regain of his health gave the whole family hope.

   We celebrated the regain of the trophy we had lost last year.

   Similarrecovery, restoration, recapture

   Oppositeloss

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3. 3
   noununcountable

   The extra width a piece of cloth gains when its threads swell, used to pick the right reed for weaving.

   Like how a dry sponge gets bigger after it soaks up water.

   The weaver added a small regain when setting up the loom.

   A larger regain meant she needed a wider reed for the job.

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