gain
gain/ɡān/
verb
- obtain or secure (something desired, favorable, or profitable)."the process has gained the confidence of the industry"synonyms: obtain, get, acquire, come by, procure, secure, attain, achieve, earn, win, capture, clinch, pick up, carry off, reap, gather, receive, be given, be awarded, come away with, land, net, bag, pot, scoop, wangle, swing, score, nab, collar, cop, hook, get one's hands on, get one's mitts on, get hold of, walk away with, walk off with
- increase the amount or rate of (something, typically weight or speed)."I have gained weight over the years"synonyms: increase in, put on, add on, build up, acquire more of something
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4 days ago · a · to make an increase of (a specified amount). gained three percent in the past month ; b · to increase in (a particular quality). gain momentum.
to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time:.
gain verb (OBTAIN) ... to obtain something useful, advantageous, or positive: He gained control of the business. You've got nothing to lose and everything to gain ...
16 senses: 1. to acquire (something desirable); obtain 2. to win in competition 3. to increase, improve, or advance 4. to earn.
A gain is an increase in something, especially something good. You gain knowledge by attending philosophy lectures and reading books.
noun · something won, acquired, earned, etc; profit; advantage · an increase in size, amount, etc · the act of gaining; attainment; acquisition · Also ...
to obtain or win something, especially something that you need or want. gain something to gain entrance/entry/access to something.
verb ; 1. as in gathered. to gradually increase in ; 2. as in earned. to receive as return for effort ; 3. as in recovered. to become healthy and strong again ...
GAIN meaning: 1 : to get (something wanted or valued); 2 : to win (something) in a competition, battle, etc.
[transitive] to obtain or win something, especially something that you need or want. gain something They managed to gain access to secret files.