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gain/ɡān/
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- 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
6 days ago · verb ; 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.
Sep 23, 2024 · 16 meanings: 1. to acquire (something desirable); obtain 2. to win in competition 3. to increase, improve, or advance 4. to.... Click for more definitions.
Sep 25, 2024 · gain verb [I or T] (INCREASE). B1. to increase in weight, speed, height, or amount: I gained a lot of weight while I was on holiday. The car gained speed going ...
Jun 15, 2024 · There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective gained. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Sep 24, 2024 · The meaning of GAIN ON is to come nearer to (someone or something that is ahead in a race or competition). How to use gain on in a sentence.
2 days ago · [countable, uncountable] an increase in the amount of something, especially in wealth or weight. The opposition made unexpected gains in the last election.
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Oct 10, 2023 · There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective gain. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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Sep 25, 2024 · To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.
Sep 21, 2024 · phrasal verb. gain in something. to get more of a particular quality. to gain in confidence.
Jun 2, 2024 · gaining. present participle and gerund of gain. Noun. edit. gaining (plural gainings). Gain; profit. 1807, The London Medical and Physical Journal :.