Gaining - English meaning
ɡeɪn
Gaining – definitions in English dictionary
verbObtain or secure (something wanted or desirable).
Usage examples:
We gained entry to the car in five secondsSynonims:
ObtainGetAcquireCome byProcureSecureAttainAchieveEarnWinCaptureClinchPick upCarry offReapGatherReceiveBe givenBe awardedCome away withLandNetBagPotScoopWangleSwingSverbReach or arrive at (a destination).
Usage examples:
We gained the ridgeSynonims:
ReachArrive atGet toCome toGet as far asMakeMake it toAttainSet foot onEnd up atLand up atFetch up atHitWind up atverbIncrease the amount or rate of (something, typically weight or speed).
Usage examples:
I have gained weight over the yearsSynonims:
Increase inPut onAdd onBuild upAcquire more of something
nounAn increase in wealth or resources.
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The pursuit of personal gain
nounThe 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
verbPresent 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 …
verbTo 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…
verbTo 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…
verbIf 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.
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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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