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   gain

   /ɡeɪn/

   verb

   • 1. obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable): "we gained entry to the car in five seconds" Similar obtaingetacquirecome byprocuresecureattainachieveearnwincaptureclinchpick upcarry offreapgatherreceivebe givenbe awardedcome away withinformal:landnetbagpotscoopwangleswingscorenabcollarcophookget one's hands onget one's mitts onget hold ofwalk away withwalk off withOpposite lose
   • ▪ benefit: "managers would gain from greater openness" Similar profitmake moneyreap financial rewardreap benefitsbenefitdo well out ofmake capital out ofinformal:make a killingmilkcash in onOpposite lose
   • ▪ win over to one's interest or views: archaic "to gratify the queen, and gain the court"
   • 2. reach or arrive at (a destination): "we gained the ridge" Similar reacharrive atget tocome toget as far asmakemake it toattainset foot onend up atland up atfetch up atinformal:hitwind up at
   • 3. increase the amount or rate of (something, typically weight or speed): "I have gained weight over the years" Similar increase input onadd onbuild upacquire more of somethingOpposite lose
   • ▪ increase in value: "shares gained for the third day in a row" Similar earnbring inmakegetget paidpocketcleargrossnetrealizeinformal:rake inhaul inbag
   • ▪ (of a clock or watch) become fast by (a specific amount of time): "this atomic clock will neither gain nor lose a second in the next 1 million years"

   noun

   • 1. an increase in wealth or resources: "the pursuit of personal gain" Similar profitearningsincomeadvantagebenefitrewardemolumentyieldreturnwinningsreceiptsproceedsdividendinterestpercentagetakingsinformal:pickingscuttakerake-offdivvywhackslice of the cakebunceOpposite loss
   • ▪ a thing that is achieved or acquired: "the potential gain from rail privatization would be a more commercial railway"
   • 2. the factor by which power or voltage is increased in an amplifier or other electronic device, usually expressed as a logarithm: "an amplifier of high gain"

   Word Origin late 15th century (as a noun, originally in the sense ‘booty’): from Old French gaigne (noun), gaignier (verb), of Germanic origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. gainable adjective
   • 2. gainer noun

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gainGain Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of GAIN is resources or advantage acquired or increased : profit. How to use gain in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGAIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GAIN definition: 1. to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive…. Learn more.

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   Gain definition: to get (something desired), especially as a result of one's efforts. See examples of GAIN used in a sentence.

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   A gain is an increase in something, especially something good. You gain knowledge by attending philosophy lectures and reading books. When you gain something, you acquire it or add to what you already have. You can gain friends by joining clubs, and you can gain weight by eating ice cream every day.

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   Definition of gain verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. To come into possession or use of; acquire: gained a small fortune in real estate; gained vital information about the enemy's plans. 2. To attain in competition or struggle; win: gained a decisive victory; gained control of the company. 3. To obtain through effort or merit; achieve: gain recognition; gain a hearing for the proposal. 4.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGAIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   verb. 1. (transitive) to acquire (something desirable ); obtain. 2. (transitive) to win in competition. to gain the victory. 3. to increase, improve, or advance. the car gained speed.

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   Jun 2, 2024 · ( intransitive) To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGAIN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    GAIN definition: 1. to get something useful or positive: 2. to get an advantage or something valuable from…. Learn more.

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    To come into possession or use of; acquire. Gained a small fortune in real estate; gained vital information about the enemy's plans. American Heritage. To make progress; improve or advance, as in health, business, etc. Webster's New World. To cut out a gain in. American Heritage.