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gain
1 of 2
noun
ˈgān
Synonyms of gain
1
: resources or advantage acquired or increased : profit
made substantial gains last year
2
: the act or process of acquiring something
3
a
: an increase in amount, magnitude, or degree
a gain in efficiency
b
: the increase (as of voltage or signal intensity) caused by an amplifier
especially
: the ratio of output over input
c
: the signal-gathering ability of an antenna
gain
2 of 2
verb
gained; gaining; gains
transitive verb
1
a
: to acquire or get possession of usually by industry, merit, or craft
gain an advantage he stood to gain a fortune
b
: to win in competition or conflict
the troops gained enemy territory
c(1)
: to arrive at : reach, attain
gained the river that night
(2)
: traverse, cover
gained 10 yards on the play
d
: to get by a natural development or process
gain strength
e
: to establish a specific relationship with
gain a friend
2
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
3
: to win to one's side : persuade
gain adherents to a cause
4
: to cause to be obtained or given : attract
gain attention
5
of a timepiece
: to run fast by the amount of
the clock gains a minute a day
intransitive verb
1
: to get advantage : profit
hoped to gain by the deal
2
a
: increase
the day was gaining in warmth
b
: to increase in weight
c
: to improve in health or ability
3
of a timepiece
: to run fast
4
: to get closer to something pursued
—usually used with on or upon
gainer
noun
Phrases
gain ground
: to make progress
Synonyms
Noun
accretion
accrual
addendum
addition
augmentation
boost
expansion
increase
increment
more
plus
proliferation
raise
rise
step-up
supplement
uptick
Verb
build up
gather
grow (in)
pick up
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Examples of gain in a Sentence
Noun
The medication can cause nausea and weight gain.
attributed her recent weight gain to the medication she was taking
Verb
They stand to gain an advantage over their competitors by getting an early start.
What do you hope to gain from this?
gain control of the territory
Investigators are trying to gain access to the group's financial records.
We were unable to gain admission to the club.
We need to gain a better understanding of the problem.
They had nothing to lose and everything to gain.
He first gained attention as a young writer.
Her theories are slowly gaining acceptance.
I took the job to gain experience.
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Recent Examples on the WebNoun
Overall, the campus saw gains in California first-year applicants to 88,392 applications, up 4.1%, and transfers to 19,371, a 12.3% increase.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
Apple previously made a lot of gains during its launch period last year.
—Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024
Brands value consistency as a sign of commitment and reliability, essential for long-term partnerships that also grow in their financial gains over time.
—King Holder, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2024
This is the Black experience, as many of our gains as a community historically come from the heroes who dared to boycott the bus or defund the police.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Mar. 2024
Over 10 years, there were still 9 percent losers — though the average result was an 80 percent gain.
—Jonathan Lansner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024
However, strong performances from the insurer's investments and subsidiaries made up for the underwriting loss, allowing Blue Cross to end the year in the black with a net gain of $100 million, or 0.2% of revenue.
—Detroit Free Press, 1 Mar. 2024
This approach might lead to modest initial gains but significantly mitigates the risk of financial distress in unstable market conditions.
—Danny Kattan, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Nvidia’s market value rose to $1.9 trillion on Thursday, a $250 billion one-day gain equal to 40% of Tesla’s market cap.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2024
Verb
Some day soon or further off, synthetic narrators and actors might be commonplace and accepted without so much as a blink, but for now there is room for debate: What is lost and what is gained when a machine does the work of a human performer?
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024
But the move to Mexico and some other nations gained speed after then-President Trump in 2018 slapped large tariffs on a wide array of Chinese imports.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Trump remains deeply unpopular in California, and Schiff has gained stature with anti-Trumpers for his leadership role in the House impeachments of the former president.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2024
Its Cartoon Network has gained traction among hard-to-reach young male consumers with a nighttime programming block known as Adult Swim.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Mar. 2024
Ukraine Russia is gaining momentum in eastern Ukraine, and soldiers and civilians fear what may come next.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 6 Mar. 2024
And as people seek more eco-friendly (and cheaper) products, the versatile pantry staple, which contains acetic acid and water, is gaining even more traction.
—Stacey Colino, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
The rumor gained such traction that the FBI was called on to investigate it, and the attorney general had to publicly repudiate the claim.
—Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024
Budding costume designers can work on 10-15 films a year, and gain experience in all facets of design through work in the theater, opera, musicals, dance, and themed entertainment.
—Cathy Whitlock, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English gain, borrowed from Anglo-French gain, gaigne, gaaing "tillage, winning, profit," derivative of gaainer, gaaigner "to till, secure (profit, advantage)" — more at gain entry 2
Note:
See note at gain entry 2.
Verb
Middle English gaynen "to prevail against," borrowed from Anglo-French gaainer, gaaigner "to cultivate, till, secure (profit, advantage), capture, acquire, be victorious," going back to Old Low Franconian *waiđanjan, of uncertain meaning and origin
Note:
The presumed Old Low Franconian verb *waiđanjan has no exact counterpart in neighboring Germanic languages, and given the diverse meanings of the French verb, hypotheses that explain it are all somewhat tenuous. The base has traditionally been taken to be that of Old High German weida "pasture," Old Saxon weiđa, from which a verb meaning "to pasture" was derived, which then hypothetically developed the sense "to cultivate, till" and further derived senses. Alternatively, the verb could be linked to Old High German weidenōn "to hunt," a derivative of weida "hunt, quantity of game taken, catch" (corresponding to Old English wāth "hunt, chase, wandering," Old Norse veiðr "catch, haul of fish"). In Middle English both the noun and verb are presumed to have crossed with borrowings of Old Norse gagn "advantage, victory." Early Modern English gain has acquired senses directly from Middle French and French gagner.
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Time Traveler
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Phrases Containing gain
gain on
gain/gather steam
capital gain
gain/get access to
gain ground on
gain ground
gain the lead
gain time
gather/gain momentum
get/have/gain a/the jump on
no gain without pain
no pain, no gain
gain weight
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gain
1 of 2
noun
ˈgān
1
: resources or advantage acquired or increased : profit
financial gains
2
: an increase in amount, size, or degree
a gain in weight
gain
2 of 2
verb
1
a
: to get possession of often by effort : earn
gain an advantage
b
: to win in competition or conflict
gain a victory
c
: to get by a natural development or process
gain strength
d
: to arrive at
the swimmer gained the shore
2
: to win to one's side : persuade
3
: to increase in
gain momentum
4
: to run fast
my watch gains a minute a day
5
: to get advantage : profit
hoped to gain from the deal
6
a
: increase entry 1 sense 1
the day was gaining in warmth
b
: to increase in weight
c
: to improve in health
gainer
noun
Medical Definition
gain
intransitive verb
ˈgān
: to improve in health
the patient gained daily
Legal Definition
gain
noun
1
: an increase in value, capital, or amount compare loss
—
capital gain
: a gain realized on the sale or exchange of a capital asset (as a stock or real estate)
—
casualty gain
: a gain realized by an insured because property insurance benefits paid for a loss from a casualty or theft are greater than the adjusted value of the insured asset
—
long-term capital gain
: a capital gain realized on the sale or exchange of an asset held for more than a specified period (as a year)
—
ordinary gain
: a gain from the exchange or sale of an asset that is not capital
—
short-term capital gain
: a capital gain realized on the sale or exchange of an asset held for less than a specified period (as a year) that is treated as ordinary income under federal income tax laws
2
plural, in the civil law of Louisiana
: a class of community property that reflects the increase in property value contributed by the common skill or labor of the spouses
gain
verb
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gainverb [ I or T ] uk
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/ɡeɪn/ us
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gain verb [I or T]
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B1 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.gain something from something What do you hope to gain from the course? Alternative medicine has only just started to gain respectability in our society. [ + two objects ] It was her performances in Aida that gained her an international reputation as a soprano. After you've gained some experience teaching abroad, you can come home and get a job. From the late 19th century, European powers began to gain control of parts of the Ottoman Empire.gain in UK She's certainly gained in confidence over the last couple of years. The data exists all right - the difficulty is in gaining access to it. The thieves gained entrance through an upstairs window that was left open.
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
to receive or be given somethinggetI got a new bike for my birthday.receiveYou will receive your tickets by email.obtainAfter many years of trying, she finally obtained Brazilian citizenship.gainYou will improve at the job as you gain experience.earnEventually, you will earn the dog's trust.achieveShe achieved top marks in the physics exam.
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More examplesFewer examplesYou can't gain access to the computer system without entering your password.The whole episode was a blatant attempt to gain publicity.He gained a reputation as being a staunch defender of civil rights.The pacifist movement is gaining increasing support among young people.This policy may appeal to the party faithful, but will it gain the support of uncommitted voters?
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Getting, receiving and accepting
acquirable
acquire
acquisition
awardee
carve
draw
earn
get out of something
get/lay/put your hands on someone idiom
glom onto something/someone
go to someone
grantsmanship
score
screw something out of someone
secure
seize
seize on/upon something
snap something up
snatch
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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 down the hill.gain by UK Good economic indicators caused the share index to gain by ten points. The campaign has been gaining momentum over the past few weeks.
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
to get fasterspeed upThe car sped up to 100 mph.pick up speedThe hurricane is picking up speed as it approaches the coast.gain speedAccidents often happen when a driver gains speed going downhill. gather speedThe economic recovery was starting to gather speed.accelerateThe vehicle accelerated around the turn.
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More examplesFewer examplesThe spacecraft will fly round Earth to gain momentum for its trip to Jupiter.The rock gains speed as it rolls down the slope.The kitchen clock is gaining time.He has gained weight since giving up smoking.You have gained 20 cm since I last measured you.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Increasing and intensifying
-ify
accretion
accumulate
accumulative
accumulatively
add fuel to the fire idiom
blaze
crank
growing
growingly
heighten
hot up
inflation
mushroom
ratchet something up/down
re-escalate
re-escalation
reach a crescendo
redouble
stake
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Becoming bigger
gain verb [I or T]
(CLOCK/WATCH)
UK If a clock or watch gains, it works too quickly and shows a time that is later than the real time: gain by My watch has gained by ten minutes over the last 24 hours.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Watches & clocks
24-hour clock
against the clock idiom
alarm
alarm clock
at/on the stroke of something idiom
atomic clock
clock
hour hand
hourglass
lose
military time
minute hand
movement
pendulum
stroke
timepiece
turn the clocks back phrase
twenty-four-hour clock
unsynchronized
watchband
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Phrasal verb
gain on someone/something
gainnoun [ C or U ] uk
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/ɡeɪn/ us
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gain noun [C or U]
(SOMETHING OBTAINED)
C1 an occasion when you get something useful or positive: Whatever the objections to this sort of treatment, the gains in terms of the number of lives saved are substantial.personal gain The minister was sacked for abusing power for his personal gain.
More examplesFewer examplesMany people get caught in a vicious circle of dieting and weight gain.Electricals made big gains in this afternoon's trading on Wall Street.The collapse of its rivals brought fortuitous gains to the company.The election returns produced a confusing picture of gains and losses.The party made modest gains in the elections, but nothing like the huge gains that were predicted.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Getting, receiving and accepting
acquirable
acquire
acquisition
awardee
carve
draw
earn
get out of something
get/lay/put your hands on someone idiom
glom onto something/someone
go to someone
grantsmanship
score
screw something out of someone
secure
seize
seize on/upon something
snap something up
snatch
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gain noun [C or U]
(INCREASE)
C1 an increase in something such as size, weight, or amount: Side effects of the drugs may include tiredness, headaches, or weight gain. After deducting costs, we still made a net gain of £5,000. Oil prices rose again today after yesterday's gains.
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
an increaseincreaseThere has been an sharp increase in municipal taxes this year.riseLast month saw a rise in the rate of inflation.gainWe are not seeing the gains in productivity that we expected.boostWe are hoping for a boost in sales this year.
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SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Becoming bigger
accrete
accrue
anti-growth
balloon
bell
billow
bump
elongate
engorged
enlarge
enlargement
expansion
oak
pile
puff up
put something on
regenerate
scalability
scalable
stretch
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Increasing and intensifying
Augmenting and supplementing
(Definition of gain from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
gain | American Dictionary
gainverb us
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gain verb
(OBTAIN)
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[ T ] to obtain something useful, advantageous, or positive: He gained control of the business. You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain. He hoped to gain an advantage by beginning his campaign early.
gain verb
(INCREASE)
[ I/T ] to increase in weight, speed, height, or amount: [ T ] I’ve gained weight, and I’m going on a diet. [ T ] The campaign has been gaining momentum ever since the television ads started to run. [ I ] Step on the gas – they’re gaining on us (= getting nearer to us).
[ I/T ] If a clock or watch gains or gains time, it works too quickly and shows a time that is later than the real time.
gain noun [ C/U ] us
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[ U ] The commissioner denied having used his office for personal gain.
gain noun [ C/U ] us
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[ C ] Stock prices rose again today after yesterday’s gains.
(Definition of gain from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
gain | Business English
gainnoun [ C or U ] uk
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an increase in size, weight, amount, etc.: Having deducted costs we still made a net gain of five thousand pounds. Stocks ended the day with a moderate gain.
something useful or good that you get for yourself: He was fired for abusing his position for his own personal gain. See also
book gain
capital gain
short-term gain
paper gain
gainverb [ I or T ] uk
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to increase in amount or value: On Wall Street today, the Dow Jones Industrials gained more than 52 points.
to get something that is important or gives you an advantage, especially over a period of time: Most temporary employees say they gained new abilities through their assignments.
gain access to sth
to be allowed to use or receive something: Every day, more citizens gain access to the Web and each other.
MARKETING to be able to sell a product in a particular place for the first time: He is willing to invest millions of dollars in cooperative ventures in China if he can gain access to the market.
gain currency
to become more commonly known or accepted: Two ideas for constructing a tax reduction have been gaining currency in internal debates.
gain ground
to become more popular or successful: gain ground on sb/sth After three decades the carmaker is actually gaining ground on the competition. Even as companies in the US are gaining ground overseas, they are also sending more American-made products abroad.
FINANCE to increase in value: gain ground against sth The dollar has been gaining ground against the yen in overseas trading.
(Definition of gain from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of gain
gain
This concept has gained importance in recent years, and may give an indication of the qualitative level of an institution's study programme, teaching and learning.
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To gain market advantage, a manufacturer should outclass competitors in either quality or cost or quick response, or a combination of one or more.
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No further gains were achieved in the last decade of the century, during which the third- and fourth-generation cultivars replaced the original introduced cultivars.
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Furthermore, the way in which this threshold is applied also affects the number and nature of political parties gaining representation.
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A relatively high threshold, say at 7.5 %, is likely to result in fewer parties gaining representation than where the threshold is comparatively lower.
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Numerous political parties have gained representation, and they all have a stake in the survival of the regime.
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How could they gain recruits for their war on hearts and minds?
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As the stimulus became larger, more long-range axons were recruited into the collective oscillation, thereby increasing the gain of the feedback circuit.
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The thermal mass in superinsulated housing is not able to store all this solar energy, so the useful solar gains are greatly reduced.
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These gains in private technical efficiency raise social costs as the technological resource stock externality is exacerbated.
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But they also are found to encourage too much agricultural production and too little timber production to maximize gains from economic development.
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First, how do the opportunities for private gain differ in different electoral systems?
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For example, if students who pick harder stories make greater gains in reading, which is cause and which is effect?
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For example, if the claimant suffered no loss, must wrongfully acquired gains be disbursed?
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They all gained some position of status, never mind how, sufficient to win the respect of the general public.
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Translations of gain
in Chinese (Traditional)
獲得, （尤指經過一段時間逐漸）取得，獲得，贏得，博得, 增加…
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获得, （尤指经过一段时间逐渐）取得，获得，赢得，博得, 增加…
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obtener, ganar, aumento…
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ganhar, aumentar, ganho…
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काहीतरी उपयुक्त आहे, जे आपल्याला फायदा देते किंवा जे काही प्रमाणात सकारात्मक आहे, विशेषत: कालांतराने…
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use gain in a sentenceBecause if I ask the question, there’s a chance I might blow up a personal relationship or ruin a work relationship, whereas the gains to be made are, in some cases at least not life-changing.Can I Ask You a Ridiculously Personal Question? (Ep. 451) | Stephen J. Dubner | February 11, 2021 | FreakonomicsOn average, participants in each of the program’s training groups saw similar gains.Want to Improve Your Running? Focus on Recovery. | Outside Editors | February 5, 2021 | Outside OnlineThe stunning losses followed spectacular gains last month, which drew in many new investors chasing the hype and potential profits.Robinhood lifts GameStop restrictions as U.S. markets close in on best week since November | Hamza Shaban | February 5, 2021 | Washington PostBroad-based gains in tech, autos and pharma are pushing global equities ever closer to an all-time high.Here’s what’s driving global stocks to new all-time highs | Bernhard Warner | February 5, 2021 | FortuneRepublicans now expect to make gains in upcoming redistricting that could exceed the current 10-seat margin of Democratic control.Republicans worry their big tent will mean big problems in 2022 elections | Michael Scherer, Josh Dawsey | February 4, 2021 | Washington PostThe email appears to have been a relatively common attempt to gain personal information from a wide range of unwitting victims.Was Sony Hit With a Second Hack? | Shane Harris | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIn an effort to gain early attention, he focused his attention on the Iowa precinct caucuses, which had never mattered much.The World’s Toughest Political Quiz | Jeff Greenfield | December 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHow does it happen that citizens of modest means suffer as public sector unions gain?How Public Sector Unions Divide the Democrats | Daniel DiSalvo | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut Goff called it “insulting” to suggest that he might be running a super PAC for personal gain.‘Ready for Romney’ Is Amateur Hour | Tim Mak | December 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThose with a slightly sleazier bent have dredged up reports of his weight gain, substance abuse, and arrest.D’Angelo’s ‘Black Messiah’ Was Worth Waiting 15 Years For | James Joiner | December 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTRenounce the good law of the worshippers of Mazda, and thou shalt gain such a boon as the Murderer gained, the ruler of nations.Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel ConwayTo add point to this success, he knew that the victor of Montebello was straining every nerve to gain this very prize.Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonHow great glory did he gain when he lifted up his hands, and stretched out swords against the cities?The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousWe have other things to engage us now, but I sometimes think all is not gain that the march of progress brings.Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowThe power to expel members is incident to every society or association unless organized primarily for gain.Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for gain (1 of 3)gain1/ (ɡeɪn) /verb(tr) to acquire (something desirable); obtain(tr) to win in competition: to gain the victoryto increase, improve, or advance: the car gained speed; the shares gained in value(tr) to earn (a wage, living, etc)(intr; usually foll by on or upon) to get nearer (to) or catch up (on)to get farther away (from)(tr) (esp of ships) to get to; reach: the steamer gained port(of a timepiece) to operate too fast, so as to indicate a time ahead of the true time or to run fast by a specified amount: this watch gains; it gains ten minutes a daygain ground to make progress or obtain an advantagegain time to obtain extra time by a delay or postponement(of a timepiece) to operate too fastSee morenounsomething won, acquired, earned, etc; profit; advantagean increase in size, amount, etcthe act of gaining; attainment; acquisitionAlso called: amplification electronics the ratio of the output signal of an amplifier to the input signal, usually measured in decibelsSee moreOrigin of gain1C15: from Old French gaaignier, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German weidenen to forage, huntSee also gainsDerived forms of gaingainable, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for gain (2 of 3)gain2/ (ɡeɪn) /nouna notch, mortise, or groove, esp one cut to take the flap of a butt hingeverb(tr) to cut a gain or gains inOrigin of gain2C17: of obscure originBritish Dictionary definitions for GAIN (3 of 3)GAIN/ (ɡeɪn) /n acronym for(in Canada)Guaranteed Annual IncomeCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Definition of gain verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
gain verb OPAL WOPAL S /ɡeɪn/ /ɡeɪn/Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they gain /ɡeɪn/ /ɡeɪn/ he / she / it gains /ɡeɪnz/ /ɡeɪnz/ past simple gained /ɡeɪnd/ /ɡeɪnd/ past participle gained /ɡeɪnd/ /ɡeɪnd/ -ing form gaining /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/ /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/Idioms Phrasal Verbs
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obtain/win [transitive] to obtain or win something, especially something that you need or want gain something They managed to gain access to secret files.How did the thieves gain entry?The country gained its independence ten years ago.The party gained over 50 per cent of the vote.Police officers quickly gained control of the situation.Labour finally gained power in 1997.I gained an insight into the work of a journalist.He has gained a reputation for unpredictable behaviour. gain somebody something Her unusual talent gained her worldwide recognition.Extra ExamplesWe managed to gain entry through a back window.Protesters tried to gain access to the palace.His ideas gradually gained acceptance.Husbands and wives of British nationals do not automatically gain citizenship.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbquicklyrapidlygradually…verb + gainstand toexpect tohope to…prepositionfromphraseshave everything, little, a lot, nothing, etc. to gainhave everything, little, a lot, nothing, etc. to be gainedSee full entry
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[transitive, intransitive] to obtain an advantage or benefit from something or from doing something gain something The firm is hoping to gain an advantage over its competitors. gain something by/from something What do you hope to gain by this? gain something by/from doing something There is nothing to be gained from delaying the decision. gain (by/from something) Consumers have gained from the increased competition.If the proposal goes ahead, we all stand to gain.Extra ExamplesI don't think there's anything to be gained from this course of action.Consumers have certainly gained from the increased competition in the telecommunications industry.The industry will gain enormously from the new proposals.We all gained a lot from the experience.Why not give it a go? You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbquicklyrapidlygradually…verb + gainstand toexpect tohope to…prepositionfromphraseshave everything, little, a lot, nothing, etc. to gainhave everything, little, a lot, nothing, etc. to be gainedSee full entry
get more [transitive] gain something to gradually get more of somethingAs you gain experience, you will grow in confidence.I've gained weight recently.The campaign continues to gain momentum.to gain understanding/knowledgeHe has gained support from major figures in the industry.to gain popularity/acceptance opposite loseExtra ExamplesShe has gained confidence since the World Championships.The economic recovery will soon gain traction.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbquicklyrapidlygradually…verb + gainstand toexpect tohope to…prepositionfromphraseshave everything, little, a lot, nothing, etc. to gainhave everything, little, a lot, nothing, etc. to be gainedSee full entry of watch/clock[transitive, intransitive] gain (something) to go too fast (by a particular amount of time)My watch gains two minutes every 24 hours. opposite lose of currencies/shares[transitive, intransitive] to increase in value gain something The shares gained 14p to 262p. gain against something The euro gained against the dollar again today.Topics Change, cause and effectb2 reach place[transitive] gain something (formal) to reach a place, usually after a lot of effortAt last she gained the shelter of the forest.Heavy fighting began as they gained the river. Word Originlate 15th cent. (as a noun, originally in the sense ‘booty’): from Old French gaigne (noun), gaignier (verb), of Germanic origin.Idioms gain ground to become more powerful or successfulSterling continues to gain ground against the dollar.Topics Successc2
gain time to delay something so that you can have more time to make a decision, deal with a problem, etc. nothing ventured, nothing gained (saying) used to say that you have to take risks if you want to achieve things and be successfulTopics Dangerc2 Phrasal Verbsgain ingain onSee gain in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee gain in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation:
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B1 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.gain something from something What do you hope to gain from the course? Alternative medicine has only just started to gain respectability in our society. [ + two objects ] It was her performances in Aida that gained her an international reputation as a soprano. After you've gained some experience teaching abroad, you can come home and get a job. From the late 19th century, European powers began to gain control of parts of the Ottoman Empire.gain in UK She's certainly gained in confidence over the last couple of years. The data exists all right - the difficulty is in gaining access to it. The thieves gained entrance through an upstairs window that was left open.
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to receive or be given somethinggetI got a new bike for my birthday.receiveYou will receive your tickets by email.obtainAfter many years of trying, she finally obtained Brazilian citizenship.gainYou will improve at the job as you gain experience.earnEventually, you will earn the dog's trust.achieveShe achieved an A+ on the physics test.
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More examplesFewer examplesYou can't gain access to the computer system without entering your password.The whole episode was a blatant attempt to gain publicity.He gained a reputation as being a staunch defender of civil rights.The pacifist movement is gaining increasing support among young people.This policy may appeal to the party faithful, but will it gain the support of uncommitted voters?
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Getting, receiving and accepting
acceptance
acquirable
acquire
acquisition
awardee
bemedaled
draw
earn
get back
get out of something
get/lay/put your hands on someone idiom
glom onto something/someone
go to someone
score
screw
screw something out of someone
seize
seize on/upon something
snap something up
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gain verb [I or T]
(INCREASE)
B1 to increase in weight, speed, height, or amount: I gained a lot of weight over the holidays. The car gained speed going down the hill.gain by UK Good economic indicators caused the share index to gain by ten points. The campaign has been gaining momentum over the past few weeks.
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to get fasterspeed upThe car sped up to 100 mph.pick up speedThe hurricane is picking up speed as it approaches the coast.gain speedAccidents often happen when a driver gains speed going downhill. gather speedThe economic recovery was starting to gather speed.accelerateThe vehicle accelerated around the turn.
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More examplesFewer examplesThe spacecraft will fly round Earth to gain momentum for its trip to Jupiter.The rock gains speed as it rolls down the slope.The kitchen clock is gaining time.He has gained weight since giving up smoking.You have gained 20 cm since I last measured you.
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Increasing and intensifying
-ify
accretion
accumulate
accumulative
accumulatively
add fuel to the fire idiom
blaze
crank
growing
growingly
heighten
hot up
inflation
mushroom
ratchet something up/down
re-escalate
re-escalation
reach a crescendo
redouble
stake
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gain verb [I or T]
(CLOCK/WATCH)
UK If a clock or watch gains, it works too quickly and shows a time that is later than the real time: gain by My watch has gained by ten minutes over the last 24 hours.
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Watches & clocks
24-hour clock
against the clock idiom
alarm
alarm clock
analog
at/on the stroke of something idiom
clock
horology
hour hand
hourglass
lose
military time
minute hand
movement
stroke
timekeeper
timepiece
turn the clocks back phrase
twenty-four-hour clock
unsynchronized
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Phrasal verb
gain on someone/something
gainnoun [ C or U ] us
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gain noun [C or U]
(SOMETHING OBTAINED)
C1 an occasion when you get something useful or positive: Whatever the objections to this sort of treatment, the gains in terms of the number of lives saved are substantial.personal gain The senator stands accused of abusing power for his personal gain.
More examplesFewer examplesMany people get caught in a vicious circle of dieting and weight gain.Electricals made big gains in this afternoon's trading on Wall Street.The collapse of its rivals brought fortuitous gains to the company.The election returns produced a confusing picture of gains and losses.The party made modest gains in the elections, but nothing like the huge gains that were predicted.
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Getting, receiving and accepting
acceptance
acquirable
acquire
acquisition
awardee
bemedaled
draw
earn
get back
get out of something
get/lay/put your hands on someone idiom
glom onto something/someone
go to someone
score
screw
screw something out of someone
seize
seize on/upon something
snap something up
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gain noun [C or U]
(INCREASE)
C1 an increase in something such as size, weight, or amount: Side effects of the drugs may include tiredness, headaches, or weight gain. After deducting costs, we still made a net gain of $5,000. Oil prices rose again today after yesterday's gains.
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an increaseincreaseThere has been an sharp increase in municipal taxes this year.riseLast month saw a rise in the rate of inflation.gainWe are not seeing the gains in productivity that we expected.boostWe are hoping for a boost in sales this year.
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Becoming bigger
accrete
accrue
anti-growth
balloon
bell
billow
bump
elongate
engorged
enlarge
enlargement
expansion
oak
pile
puff up
put something on
regenerate
scalability
scalable
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[ T ] to obtain something useful, advantageous, or positive: He gained control of the business. You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain. He hoped to gain an advantage by beginning his campaign early.
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[ I/T ] to increase in weight, speed, height, or amount: [ T ] I’ve gained weight, and I’m going on a diet. [ T ] The campaign has been gaining momentum ever since the television ads started to run. [ I ] Step on the gas – they’re gaining on us (= getting nearer to us).
[ I/T ] If a clock or watch gains or gains time, it works too quickly and shows a time that is later than the real time.
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[ C ] Stock prices rose again today after yesterday’s gains.
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an increase in size, weight, amount, etc.: Having deducted costs we still made a net gain of five thousand pounds. Stocks ended the day with a moderate gain.
something useful or good that you get for yourself: He was fired for abusing his position for his own personal gain. See also
book gain
capital gain
short-term gain
paper gain
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to increase in amount or value: On Wall Street today, the Dow Jones Industrials gained more than 52 points.
to get something that is important or gives you an advantage, especially over a period of time: Most temporary employees say they gained new abilities through their assignments.
gain access to sth
to be allowed to use or receive something: Every day, more citizens gain access to the Web and each other.
MARKETING to be able to sell a product in a particular place for the first time: He is willing to invest millions of dollars in cooperative ventures in China if he can gain access to the market.
gain currency
to become more commonly known or accepted: Two ideas for constructing a tax reduction have been gaining currency in internal debates.
gain ground
to become more popular or successful: gain ground on sb/sth After three decades the carmaker is actually gaining ground on the competition. Even as companies in the US are gaining ground overseas, they are also sending more American-made products abroad.
FINANCE to increase in value: gain ground against sth The dollar has been gaining ground against the yen in overseas trading.
(Definition of gain from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of gain
gain
Gained a lot of momentum after that happened.
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The measure is on track for a 3.1 percent gain in the third quarter, pushing its advance this year to 11 percent.
From Bloomberg
Note that this particular book is in a market segment where e-book sales are not yet gaining much traction, that is, (children's) picture books.
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It has since pared some of those gains and was last sitting near 0.034 percent.
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The shares have gained 16 percent this year.
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It was the best way of gaining public notice.
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Meanwhile, what does society gain from such quarantining?
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Normally, a married couple doesn't have to pay taxes on a gain of up to $500,000 on their primary residence.
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Wisdom might not be easy to gain, but the soul's wisdom is always available to us.
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The figure reflects a rise of 38 rigs in the past week, and a gain of 311 over the same week one year ago.
From NPR
And not only did these people not lose bone, they gained bone.
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Because the punisher is doing something that benefits society at large, with no immediate personal gain.
From Slate Magazine
All countries can gain from finding each other attractive.
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The index still held gains of 2.7 percent for the month, its second-straight monthly gain.
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Fans gained during these post event timeframes can be grouped into cohorts.
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獲得, （尤指經過一段時間逐漸）取得，獲得，贏得，博得, 增加…
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TO RECEIVE OR BE GIVEN SOMETHINGYou will improve at the job as you gain experience.
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get I got a new bike for my birthday.receive You will receive your tickets by email.obtain After many years of trying, she finally obtained Brazilian citizenship.earn Eventually, you will earn the dog's trust.achieve She achieved top marks in the physics exam.get hold of I'm trying to get hold of tickets for the Ireland match.get your hands on informal I'd like to get my hands on a 1960s Mini.come by I came by some interesting information yesterday.secure formal He is responsible for securing funding.acquire It is not known how these paintings were acquired or how they came to be in the collection.
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get something for freeget something for nothingfreeload disapprovingbum slangcadge informal often informalscrounge informal
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If you get something, you receive it or are given it. If you get something for free, you are given it and do not have to pay for it.AN INCREASEWe are not seeing the gains in productivity that we expected.
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increase There has been an sharp increase in municipal taxes this year.rise Last month saw a rise in the rate of inflation.boost We are hoping for a boost in sales this year.jump The jump in prices was generally expected.leap The sudden leap in petrol prices took motorists by surprise. surge There has been a surge in demand for avocados.spike The city has seen a spike in drug deaths recently.growth We are anticipating modest sales growth.upturn Some sectors of the economy have seen a sharp upturn.upswing Natural gas production is on the upswing.pickup We're beginning to see a pickup in exports at last.
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decrease There has been a steady decrease in the number of visitors.fall We likely won't see a fall in the prices of manufactured goods this year.downturn The economic downturn is likely to continue.downswing We're seeing a downswing in auto manufacturing.
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When something increases, it gets bigger in amount, level, size, or degree. The fact of something getting bigger in amount, level, size, or degree is called an increase.
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If nothing more, you will gain experience in that job.
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acquireobtainsecureachieveattaingetgathercollectget possession ofcapturebagnetearnreapwingleanpick upprocure
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loseforfeitLast week I gained another five pounds.
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acquireput onaddbuild upAfter battling the blizzard, we finally gained our destination.
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attainreacharrive athitcome tofetchovertakeclose withThe doctors say that she continues to gain.
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improverecovermake progressthriveprosperflourishbloomblossom
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nounThe taxes will be high on this year's gains.
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earningswinningsprofitcompensationwagessalarybonusincomerevenueremunerationdividendproceedsproduceyieldplusfavorable balanceblack ink
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lossforfeituredetrimentdamageinjuryprivationdeprivationThe gain in volume this year is nearly 10 percent.
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increasereturnaccretionincrementadditionaccumulationadvantageimprovementattainmentplusleapjump
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gain From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishgaingain1 /ɡeɪn/ ●●● S3 W1 verb
1 get something [transitive]GET to obtain or achieve something you want or needgain control/power
Radical left-wing parties gained control of local authorities.
After gaining independence in 1957, it was renamed ‘Ghana’.gain a degree/qualification etc
He gained a doctorate in Chemical Engineering.RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say get rather than gain:She got a degree in English.2 get gradually [intransitive, transitive]GETMORE THAN BEFORE to gradually get more and more of a quality, feeling etc, especially a useful or valuable one
She has gained a reputation as a good communicator.
Many of his ideas have gained popular support.
an opportunity to gain experience in a work environment
The youngsters gradually gain confidence in their abilities.gain in
The sport has gained in popularity in recent years.► see thesaurus at get 3 advantage [intransitive, transitive]ADVANTAGEGET to get an advantage from a situation, opportunity, or eventgain (something) from (doing) something
There is much to be gained from seeking expert advice early.
an attempt to gain a competitive advantage over their rivals
Who really stands to gain (=is likely to get an advantage) from these tax cuts?
There’s nothing to be gained (=it will not help you) by losing your temper.
4 increaseINCREASE IN NUMBER OR AMOUNT [transitive] to increase in weight, speed, height, or value
Carrie’s gained a lot of weight recently.
The dollar has gained 8% against the yen.5 → gain access/entry/admittance etc (to something) 6 → gain an understanding/insight/impression etc7 → gain ground8 → gain time9 clock [intransitive, transitive]TMTIME/WHAT TIME IS IT if a clock or watch gains, or if it gains time, it goes too fast OPP lose10 arrive [transitive] literaryARRIVE to reach a place after a lot of effort or difficulty
The swimmer finally gained the river bank. → nothing ventured, nothing gainedCOLLOCATIONS – Meanings 1 & 2nounsgain controlThe government of mainland China gained control of the island in 1683.gain powerMany women wanted to gain power in a male-dominated world.gain independenceJamaica has had this flag since 1962, when it gained independence from Britain.gain a reputationHe had gained a reputation as a crook.gain notoriety (=become famous, especially for doing something bad)He gained notoriety as the author of a controversial novel.gain supportThe proposal failed to gain support.gain popularityGovernments gain popularity by cutting taxes.gain acceptanceThe theory has gradually gained acceptance among scientists.gain credibility (=start to be believed or trusted, or start to be thought of as good)Screen actors feel that they gain credibility when they perform on stage.gain experienceIn her first job, she gained experience as a programme manager.gain knowledgeKnowledge gained from the research will be used directly to help patients.gain confidenceThe managers were gaining confidence in their ability to take calculated risks.gain strengthHe is beginning to gain strength again after his illness.gain an understanding (=get knowledge based on learning and experience)Drama is one of the key ways in which children can gain an understanding of themselves and of others.gain an insight (into something) (=get a chance to understand more about something)You can gain an insight into horses’ feelings by the physical signs they give out.gain momentum (=keep increasing)In the 1850s and 1860s, the British colonisation of India gained momentum.adverbsquickly/rapidly gain somethingAdam quickly gained the respect of the soldiers under his command.steadily gain somethingThe king was steadily gaining more support.gradually gain somethingHe is gradually gaining confidence in his own abilities.
→ gain on somebody/something→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpusgain• The Bloomberg Minnesota Index gained 1. 04 to 131. 11.• But she never uses her personality to gain a career advantage.• His ideas are gaining a lot of support.• In the trite words of many a wedding speech, they have gained a son or daughter.• Detroit gained a spot in the finals with a 4-0 victory over Toronto.• Royal Insurance Holdings continued to ignore the drip of the John Spalvin share sales, gaining at one time 20p.• It took her a long time to gain enough confidence to speak in public.• The four men told the inquiry they did not know why the plane failed to gain height after it took off.• Seeing this, finally suspecting, the auditor was able to gain her confidence and locate the despair charges.• Labour gained one seat but lost two in the by-election following appointment of aldermen.• The train rolled forward, gaining speed rapidly.• Hawaii gained statehood in 1959.• Perhaps it would be best to defeat the Foundation and gain the power Wienis spoke of.• She stayed in the job for give years, gaining valuable experience.• A new-born baby will gain weight at around one ounce per day. gain control/power• Tobaccocontrol advocates agree, saying their lack of vigilance in decades past had allowed the Tobacco Institute to gain power and influence.• Gradually they gained control in the air and, in February 1943, captured Guadalcanal.• Fortunately, the investment banks have managed to gain control of the dividends of only big and new companies.• I started to return well and I gained control of the match.• Another reason is perhaps sheer incredulity that anyone can gain control over the systems of language and communication operating as a whole.• But even in the outposts where the Vietcong had temporarily gained control, villagers had in fact rallied to support the South.• In such situations the most effective managerial strategy may be for the ReD unit to try to gain power within the organization.
gained ... reputation• He gained a reputation as a practical joker, yet at the same time could be quite morose.• Joe quickly gained a reputation as a Washington host of verve and style.• Vindicated by events, she gained a reputation for courage and devotion to principle.• The authority has gained a reputation for innovative housing schemes.• Taylor has gained a reputation for making quick and profitable business decisions.• Consequently pentecostals have gained a reputation for sobriety, punctuality, and honesty.• A number of athletes have gained reputations for this uncanny ability.• The club gained a reputation for undertaking strenuous walks frequently covering seventy miles between Saturday afternoon and Sunday evening.• Before this season, the Vikings had gained a reputation of collapsing against inferior opponents. gain (something) from (doing) something• Many adult children gain great happiness from caring for a much-loved parent in the closing years of their life.• He or she must gain approval from others, outside formal authority channels, to implement a staff project.• Most leaders, however, mistakenly assume that hierarchical authority is the only way to gain performance commitments from people.• I feel sick thinking of my baby lying next to, gaining comfort from, the artificial dead.• He also knew that this was Lennie's chance to gain some respect from the other men, especially Curley.• He became close friends with the Pipers and gained great benefits from their taste, experience and enthusiasm.• Culture gained immense advantage from this linguistic asset.• In experiences of communal disaster or of shared pain we can gain support from those who suffer with us.
gained ... weight• I needed constant reassurance that I had not gained weight.• Of the eight whose measurements did change, three had fatter thighs, partly because they gained weight.• He'd gained a little weight, and his shoulders seemed squarer, his expression cool and serious.• They gained weight, and may have stayed at that weight for some time.• His devotees, a pale and sickly-looking lot, swore that they had gained weight and strength on the bland diet.• Sixteen people lost an insignificant amount, and nine others gained weight or stayed the same.• Their appetites improved; they became cheerful and they gained weight remarkably quickly. gaingain2 ●●○ W3 noun
1 advantage [countable]IMPROVE an advantage or improvement, especially one achieved by planning or effort
The party made considerable gains at local elections.gain in
substantial gains in efficiencygain from
the potential gains from improved marketinggain to/for
There are obvious gains for the student.
2 increase [countable, uncountable]INCREASE IN NUMBER OR AMOUNT an increase in the amount or level of something OPP lossgain in
a gain in weekly outputgain of
Retail sales showed a gain of 0.4%.
The Democratic Party needed a net gain of only 20 votes.
Eating too many fatty foods could cause weight gain.3 profit [uncountable]PROFIT financial profit, especially when this seems to be the only thing someone is interested in OPP lossfinancial/economic/capital etc gain
They are seeking to realize the maximum financial gain.gain of
a pre-tax gain of $20 millionfor gain
Such research should not be for personal gain. → capital gains4 → ill-gotten gainsExamples from the Corpusgain• The share price ended the year with a 60% gain.• The Nikkei average experienced a gain of 140.19 points on Friday.• He hopes the economic reforms will bring the country gain.• If private hospitals are operating purely for gain, how can we be sure they have the patient's best interests at heart?• He suggested that people's interests are best served by pursuing personal gains.• The strategic and other planning considerations relate to the volume and timing of development and also more recent matters such as planning gain.• The morning's gains in US stocks fell sharply.• Many stocks showed gains in heavy trading.• Since World War II, there have been significant gains in medical technology.• Women have made economic, legal, and social gains.• Unfortunately, many companies are only concerned about short-term gains.• Companies just don't invest enough -- short-term gain is all they think about.• Bass shift is already in, so all we need to look at are the gains and tones etc.• White emphasizes the gains to be made from interaction be-tween each approach.• Those gains were made by the bottom 90 percent of households.• Signal voltage gain is always accompanied by greater signal current attenuation and viceversa with a transformer.• Older children should be on a low-fat diet to prevent weight gain.
made ... gains• The Republicans also made huge gains in Congress.• All sectors of the economy made modest job gains except agriculture, which lost 6,100 jobs.• Netscape held the early lead in the category, but Microsoft has made considerable gains more recently.• Democrats have made gains by promoting a 90-cent-an-hour minimum wage increase.• Both Central and Carlton shares have made substantial gains following today's announcement.• Despite this prudent, but politically damaging, platform, the party made gains, mainly in urban areas.• High technology stocks fared unexpectedly well, however, with most of them suffering only moderate losses while some made strong gains.net gain• By 1989, there were 3,000 -a net gain of 1,200 in office functions, retailing and small firms in nursery workshops.• Between 1989 and 1991, large companies with 500 or more employees contributed a net gain of only 122,000 jobs.• Florida had a net gain of 127,180, followed by California with about 61,000.• Society would make a net gain by producing more films.• But the Democratic Party needs a net gain of only 20 seats.• A closed system is a system in which there is no net gain or loss of matter in the system.• You pay taxes on your share of the net gains achieved by the fund manager.financial/economic/capital etc gain• By eliminating this technique to raise cash without realizing a capital gain, the Treasury proposes to force investors to pay up.• During the year the bank actually had 12. 18 billion pesetas in capital gains from its fixed-income portfolio.• This legislation exempts international trading companies from withholding, income, capital gains and share transfer taxes.• And mutual funds often realize capital gains early in the year.• They may exchange short term financial gain for longterm strategic disadvantage.• It would not be considered a serious loss by the company and the financial gain to the robbers was not necessarily substantial.• In 1990, however, these capital gains went into reverse.
From Longman Business Dictionarygaingain1 /geɪn/ verb1[transitive] to get or achieve something important or valuable, usually by working very hardWe hope togain a largershare of the local market.BP America shared the knowledge gained from the disaster with other oil companies.2[intransitive, transitive] to gradually get more of a useful or valuable quality, skill etcDonald gained a lot of usefulexperience when he was working for a merchant bank.Employees will gain in knowledge and confidence by making full use of the training opportunities.3[intransitive, transitive]FINANCE to increase in value or amountStandard & Poor’s 500-stock index gained slightly, closing up 3.75 points.Production in both China and India gained while domestic consumption slowed.For the week, the Dow industrials gained 39.85 points.4gain groundFINANCE if a currency, share, or financial market gains ground, it increases in valueThe stock market gained ground after two days of losses.gain ground againstThe dollar gained ground against (=compared to) foreign currencies.5gain ground to gradually become more popular, successful etcThe retailer has gained ground, with sales up 12.2%.gain ground against/onAluminium has been gaining ground against (=compared to) more traditional metals.GM’s trucks are gaining ground on Ford’s F series.6[intransitive, transitive]COMMERCE to get an advantage from a situation, opportunity, or eventSome countries depreciated their currencies so as to gain a competitive advantage over their trading rivals.gain (something) from somethingMalaysia has not always gained greatly from the sales of assets such as shares in its airline.People with higher incomes clearly gained more from the tax cuts.The management group owns about 18% of the stock and would stand to gain millions of dollars if the company were sold.7gain a footholdCOMMERCE to reach a position from which you can start to make progress and achieve your aimsEuropean television groups will be ready to pay substantial amounts to gain a foothold in the UK market.8gain currency to become more popularThe new idea was gaining currency.9gain access to somethingCOMMERCE if a country or company gains access to a place, it is able to sell its products there for the first timeThe government’s aim is to help US companies gain access to foreign markets.US computer makers have accused the Japanese of selling machines at steep discounts to gain access to markets where they are not competitive.10gain access to something to manage to use something, especially something that is difficult to obtainThe program allows a hacker to secretly gain access to computer systems.11gain approval if a plan, proposal etc gains approval, it is officially acceptedThe company did not gain approval from the planning commission for the new building.12gain in popularity become more popularInsurance-funded plans are gaining in popularity because they are not subject to tax.→ See Verb tablegaingain2 noun1[countable] an increase in the amount or level of somethingThe supermarket chain’s share price ended the year with a near 60% gain.The Nikkei average ended with a gain of 140.19 points at 35,522.99.gain ingains in consumer spendinga 50 point gain in the Dow Jones industrial average on the New York Stock Exchange2[uncountable]FINANCE financial profitDevelopers cut down the forestsfor economic gain.The senator denied the charge that he was using his office for personal gain. → capital gain → short-term gain3[countable] an advantage or improvementThe new machinery has produced bigefficiency gains.4ill-gotten gains [plural] money or an advantage obtained dishonestlyThe police now have been given more powers to crack down on drug dealers and seize their ill-gotten gains.Origin gain1 (1400-1500) French gagner, from Old French gaaignier “to prepare the ground for growing crops, earn, gain”
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024gain1 /geɪn/USA pronunciation
v.
to get (something desired), esp. as a result of one's efforts; secure:[~ + object]to gain possession of land.
to acquire or get as an increase or addition:[~ + object]The car gained speed.
to improve; advance:[no object]She's finally begun to gain in health.
to obtain as a profit or advantage:[~ + object]He didn't stand to gain much by the deal.
to win (someone) to one's own side or point of view:[~ + object]The candidate began to gain supporters.
(of a watch or clock) to run fast by (a specified amount): [~ + object]My watch gains six minutes a day.[no object]Her watch gains.
to get to; arrive at:[~ + object]to gain one's destination.
gain on/upon, [~ + object] to get nearer:The police were gaining on the criminals.
n. profit or advantage:[uncountable]I see no gain in this plan.
an increase:[countable]showed a small gain in weight.
gains, [plural] profits or winnings.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024gain1
(gān),USA pronunciation v.t.
to get (something desired), esp. as a result of one's efforts:to gain possession of an object; to gain permission to enter a country.
to acquire as an increase or addition:to gain weight; to gain speed.
to obtain as a profit:He gained ten dollars by this deal.
to win; get in competition:to gain the prize.
to win (someone) to one's own side or point of view; persuade (sometimes fol. by over):to gain supporters.
(of a watch or clock) to run fast by (a specified amount):My watch gains six minutes a day.
to reach, esp. by effort; get to; arrive at:to gain one's destination.
v.i. to improve; make progress; advance:to gain in health after an illness.
to get nearer, as in pursuit (usually fol. by on or upon):Our horse was gaining on the favorite at the far turn.
to draw away from or farther ahead of the other contestants in a race, one's pursuers, etc. (usually fol. by on or upon).
(of a watch or clock) to run fast.
Idioms gain ground, to progress or advance, as in value, strength, or achievement:The company's new products are gaining ground in suburban areas.
Idioms gain time, to arrange a postponement or delay for a particular purpose, esp. by roundabout means.
n. profit or advantage.
an increase or advance.
gains, profits or winnings.
the act of gaining; acquisition.
Electronics
a measure of the increase in signal amplitude produced by an amplifier, expressed as the ratio of output to input.
the effectiveness of a directional antenna as compared with a standard, nondirectional one.
the volume control of a radio, phonograph, amplifier, etc.
Gmc; compare Old High German weidanōn to hunt, forage for food Middle French, contraction of Old French gaaing, noun, nominal deriv of gaaignier to till, earn, win late Middle English (noun, nominal) 1425–75
gain′a•ble, adj.
1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged procure. Gain, attain, earn, win imply obtaining a reward or something advantageous. Gain carries the least suggestion of method or of effort expended. Attain emphasizes the reaching of a goal. Earn emphasizes the exertions and labor expended that deserve reward. Win emphasizes attainment in spite of competition or opposition. 7.See corresponding entry in Unabridged attain. 15.See corresponding entry in Unabridged addition, increment, acquisition.
1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged lose.
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(gān),USA pronunciation [Carpentry.]n. a notch, dado, or mortise cut into a piece of wood, as to receive another piece or to house a flap of a hinge.
Buildingtusk (def. 4).
a short rabbet, for receiving a flap of a butt hinge.
v.t. to make a gain or gains in.
to fasten or support by means of a gain.
perh. akin to obsolete gane, Old English (north) ganian to yawn, open 1670–80
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gain /ɡeɪn/ vb (transitive) to acquire (something desirable); obtain(transitive) to win in competition: to gain the victory to increase, improve, or advance: the car gained speed, the shares gained in value(transitive) to earn (a wage, living, etc)(intr; usually followed by on or upon) to get nearer (to) or catch up (on) to get farther away (from)(transitive) (esp of ships) to get to; reach: the steamer gained port (of a timepiece) to operate too fast, so as to indicate a time ahead of the true time or to run fast by a specified amount: this watch gains, it gains ten minutes a daygain ground ⇒ to make progress or obtain an advantagegain time ⇒ to obtain extra time by a delay or postponement (of a timepiece) to operate too fast n something won, acquired, earned, etc; profit; advantage an increase in size, amount, etc the act of gaining; attainment; acquisitionAlso called: amplification the ratio of the output signal of an amplifier to the input signal, usually measured in decibelsEtymology: 15th Century: from Old French gaaignier, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German weidenen to forage, hunt
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- automatic gain control
- avarice
- ball-carrier
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- bargain basement
- bargain counter
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- baseball
- belly flop
- best
- blessing
- blind trust
- bluejacking
- bluff
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- booty
- bottom feeder
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[Cover Letter] - achieve vs gain, reach, arrive, meet
A fall into the(a) pit, a gain in your wit.
A good gain takes long pain
a natural person living for gain
Achieve , gain , acquire , obtain, attain ???
achieve/gain and consolidate a prominent/noticeable position
Advantage: [gain, lose, increase]
All hopes of eternity and all gain from the past he would have given to have her there
An action to help visitors gain access to the job site.
Annualize and Annualized Capital Gain on Capital
antonym of "gain weight"
are put second to greed and personal gain.
as you slide out of corners and gain traction
attain or gain?
attained, achieve, obtain, acquire, gain
avoid a gain
balancing the energy gain from the energy cost
because it is cheap, 'good quality', or likely to gain in value
Benefit/profit/gain
bring not only gain to
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