regain
/rɪˈɡeɪn/
re · gain
rɪ · ˈɡeɪn
English Definition
v. to get something back
Significado en Español
recuperar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lấy lại, phục hồi
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Example Sentence
He worked hard to regain his health.
他努力恢复自己的健康。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “regain”:
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A
lose
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B
forfeit
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C
abandon
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D
recover
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D — recover.
“regain” means v. to get something back
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
After a short rest, the tired runner began to ______ her lost strength.
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A
lose
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B
waste
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C
regain
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D
forfeit
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C — regain.
“regain” means v. to get something back
Common questions about “regain”
What does “regain” mean?
regain — v. to get something back. In Chinese: 恢复，重新获得.
How do you pronounce “regain”?
regain is pronounced /rɪˈɡeɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · gain.
How do you use “regain” in a sentence?
He worked hard to regain his health. (他努力恢复自己的健康。)
What are synonyms for “regain”?
recover, retrieve, reclaim — all close in meaning to regain (v. to get something back).
Is “regain” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. regain appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
