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Regaining

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of regain.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of regain
  2. The act by which something is regained.

Example Sentences

We conceive that an alternation of such losings and regainings will continue to be presented in England, until the whole business is set on a new and more stable basis by a revolution which shall not be moral only.
The left knee is placed as far back and as near the median line as possible; the spine is strongly bent to the right. The creeping consists of forward locomotion by a series of reversals and regainings of the position described.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does regaining mean?

Regaining means present participle and gerund of regain.

What is a synonym for regaining?

Common synonyms include restitution, return, restoration.

What is the opposite of regaining?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use regaining in a sentence?

We conceive that an alternation of such losings and regainings will continue to be presented in England, until the whole business is set on a new and more stable basis by a revolution which shall not be moral only.

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