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Gaining - English meaning

ɡeɪn

Gaining – definitions in English dictionary

verb

Obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable).

Usage examples:

We gained entry to the car in five seconds

Synonims:

ObtainGetAcquireCome byProcureSecureAttainAchieveEarnWinCaptureClinchPick upCarry offReapGatherReceiveBe givenBe awardedCome away withLandNetBagPotScoopWangleSwingS
verb

Reach or arrive at (a destination).

Usage examples:

We gained the ridge

Synonims:

ReachArrive atGet toCome toGet as far asMakeMake it toAttainSet foot onEnd up atLand up atFetch up atHitWind up at
verb

Increase the amount or rate of (something, typically weight or speed).

Usage examples:

I have gained weight over the years

Synonims:

Increase inPut onAdd onBuild upAcquire more of something
noun

An increase in wealth or resources.

Usage examples:

The pursuit of personal gain
noun

The factor by which power or voltage is increased in an amplifier or other electronic device, usually expressed as a logarithm.

Usage examples:

An amplifier of high gain
verb

Present participle of gain

Usage examples:

The mayor has gained a lot of support from the teacher's union., what do you hope to gain from the …
verb

To get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time

Usage examples:

The mayor has gained a lot of support from the teacher's union., gain from what do you hope to gain…
verb

To increase in weight, speed, height, or amount

Usage examples:

I gained a lot of weight while i was on holiday., the car gained speed going down the hill., gain b…
verb

If a clock or watch gains, it works too quickly and shows a time that is later than the real time

Usage examples:

Gain (by) my watch has gained (by) ten minutes over the last 24 hours.

Gaining translation into English

Gaining: translate from English into Chinese

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取得

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Winnen

Gaining: translate from English into French

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Gagner, Profit, Victoire

Gaining: translate from English into German

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Gewinnung

Gaining: translate from English into Hindi

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प्राप्त कर रहा

Gaining: translate from English into Italian

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Guadagnando

Gaining: translate from English into Korean

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얻다

Gaining: translate from English into Russian

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Получение

Gaining: translate from English into Spanish

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Ganando

Word origin

late 15th century (as a noun, originally in the sense ‘booty’): from Old French gaigne (noun), gaignier (verb), of Germanic origin.

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