regain — to get back something that was lost or taken away
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to get back something that was lost or taken away
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈɡeɪn/
Korean meaning: 잃었던 것을 되찾다, 회복하다
Korean pronunciation: 리**게**인
Example Sentences
- After spilling coffee on his laptop, he desperately tried to regain his unsaved thesis.
- The company hopes to regain customer trust after the data breach scandal.
- My cat seems to regain his dignity exactly 3 seconds after falling off the couch.
regain
VERB//rɪˈɡeɪn//
to get back something that was lost or taken away
After months of training, the injured skier finally regains her balance on the slopes.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 프랑스어에서 온 단어로, 're-(다시)'와 'gain(얻다)'이 결합되어 '다시 얻다'는 의미가 되었습니다. 마치 잃어버린 보물을 다시 찾는 모험가의 이야기처럼, 무언가를 되찾는다는 뜻을 담고 있어요.
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📝Examples
“After spilling coffee on his laptop, he desperately tried to regain his unsaved thesis.”
“The company hopes to regain customer trust after the data breach scandal.”
“My cat seems to regain his dignity exactly 3 seconds after falling off the couch.”
“The athlete worked tirelessly to regain his form after the injury.”
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