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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What is the correct meaning of gained?
to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time: The mayor has gained a lot of support from the teacher's union.
What is the other meaning of gained?
accrued acquired cleared gathered gotten harvested inherited made netted obtained profited reaped received taken.
What does the word gain mean in the Bible?
In the New Testament, the translation of three Greek substantives, ergasia, "gain gotten by work," "profit" (Acts 16:16,19; 19:24 (the King James Version)); kerdos, "gain," "advantage" (Philippians 2:1; 3:7, in the former, Paul asserting that to him to die was a personal advantage, because then he would "be with Christ ...
What does gained on mean?
gained on; gaining on; gains on. : to come nearer to (someone or something that is ahead in a race or competition) She was still leading at the halfway point, but the other runners were gaining on her.
Sep 28, 2024 · 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 ...
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 ...
16 senses: 1. to acquire (something desirable); obtain 2. to win in competition 3. to increase, improve, or advance 4. to earn.
to obtain or win something, especially something that you need or want. gain something to gain entrance/entry/access to something.
There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective gained. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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 ...
GAIN meaning: 1 : to get (something wanted or valued); 2 : to win (something) in a competition, battle, etc.
