Australian English Meaning of gain

gain

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Definitions and Meaning of gain in English

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

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)

Webster

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.

Webster

gain (a.)

Convenient; suitable; direct; near; handy; dexterous; easy; profitable; cheap; respectable.

Webster

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.

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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.

FAQs About the word gain

gain

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accumulate,gather,grow (in),Accrue,amass,build up,improve,Excited,expand,mount

fall (in),lose,Decline (in),diminish (in),fall,less,abate,dip,dwindle,taper

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