gain (Meaning)
gain (n)
a quantity that is added
the advantageous quality of being beneficial
the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
gain (v)
obtain
win something through one's efforts
derive a benefit from
reach a destination, either real or abstract
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
rise in rate or price
increase or develop
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
increase (one's body weight)
gain (n.)
A square or beveled notch cut out of a girder, binding joist, or other timber which supports a floor beam, so as to receive the end of the floor beam.
To get, as profit or advantage; to obtain or acquire by effort or labor; as, to gain a good living.
To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition; as, to gain a battle; to gain a case at law; to gain a prize.
To draw into any interest or party; to win to one's side; to conciliate.
To reach; to attain to; to arrive at; as, to gain the top of a mountain; to gain a good harbor.
To get, incur, or receive, as loss, harm, or damage.
gain (a.)
Convenient; suitable; direct; near; handy; dexterous; easy; profitable; cheap; respectable.
gain (v. t.)
That which is gained, obtained, or acquired, as increase, profit, advantage, or benefit; -- opposed to loss.
The obtaining or amassing of profit or valuable possessions; acquisition; accumulation.
gain (v. i.)
To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress; as, the sick man gains daily.
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gain Sentence Examples
- She gained weight rapidly after giving birth to her twins.
- The investment will yield a significant gain in the long run.
- The company experienced a substantial gain in market share.
- The team gained momentum as the match progressed.
- The students gained valuable knowledge from the guest speaker.
- He gained recognition for his exceptional contributions to the field.
- The organization gained funding to expand its outreach programs.
- The athlete gained confidence after winning the championship tournament.
- The patient gained strength after undergoing physical therapy.
- The city gained a reputation as a cultural hub.
FAQs About the word gain
a quantity that is added, the advantageous quality of being beneficial, the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of o
grow (in), accumulate,gather, excite, build up, amass, pick up, mount,expand, enhance
decrease (in), decrease (in), lose,lose, lessen, diminish (in),fall (in), fall (in), diminish (in), decline (in)
She gained weight rapidly after giving birth to her twins.
The investment will yield a significant gain in the long run.
The company experienced a substantial gain in market share.
The team gained momentum as the match progressed.
