Definition

A person who recovers or gets back something they lost, especially in terms of body weight.

Example

After her diet, she became a regainer and put on the weight she had lost.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new diet that helps people become a regainer?

No, I haven't! How does it work?

It focuses on healthy habits for those trying to gain back weight.

That sounds interesting! I know a few people who could really use that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Regainer → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "gain" (from Old French *gaigner*, meaning to earn or acquire) and "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "regainer" means a person who earns or acquires something again.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'earning' ('gain') something 'again' ('re-') — that's why a regainer is someone who regains what they had.

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