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Meaning of regaining
The primary meaning of "regaining" is the act of getting something back, such as a quality, position, or thing, that was lost or taken away.
Etymology of regaining
The word "regaining" originates from the Old French word "regaigner", which is a combination of "re-" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "gaigner" (meaning "to gain" or "to win").
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of "to win or gain back" something, and later evolving to include the sense of recovering or reacquiring something.
Synonyms
recovering
reclaiming
repossessing
restoring
rejuvenating
renewing
reviving
regrouping
rebuilding
reestablishing
readjusting
reacquiring
recapturing
redeeming
retrieving
reclamation
resurrection
revival
rebirth
reinstatement
restoration
recuperation
rehabilitation
reparation
recovery
resurgence
revitalization
refreshment
rejuvenation
Definitions
- The word "regaining" is defined by Oxford Languages as the present participle of the verb "regain", which means to get something back, such as a quality, position, or thing, that was lost or taken away.
- * It can also refer to the act of recovering or reacquiring something, such as health, strength, or a lost opportunity.
Usage Examples
- The team is regaining its momentum after a series of losses.
- * She is regaining her strength after a long illness.
- * The company is regaining its market share after a successful rebranding campaign.
Antonyms
losing
forfeiting
relinquishing
surrendering
abandoning
giving up
yielding
conceding
sacrificing
renouncing
forfeiting
waiving
abandoning
deserting
jettisoning
discarding
shedding
dropping
relinquishing
ceding
surrendering