regaining Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun getting something back again
    restoration; return; restitution.
    • upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing
  2. verb get or find back; recover the use of
    regain; recover; retrieve; find.
    • She regained control of herself
    • She found her voice and replied quickly
  3. verb come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost
    regain; find.
    • Did you find your glasses?
    • I cannot find my gloves!

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