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- DictionaryGain/ɡān/
verb
- 1. obtain or secure (something desired, favorable, or profitable): "the process has gained the confidence of the industry"
- 2. increase the amount or rate of (something, typically weight or speed): "I have gained weight over the years"
noun
- 1. an increase in wealth or resources: "the mayor was accused of using municipal funds for personal 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.
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.
Gain definition: to get (something desired), especially as a result of one's efforts. See examples of GAIN used in a sentence.
A gain is an increase in something, especially something good. You gain knowledge by attending philosophy lectures and reading books. When you gain something, you acquire it or add to what you already have. You can gain friends by joining clubs, and you can gain weight by eating ice cream every day.
verb. 1. (transitive) to acquire (something desirable ); obtain. 2. (transitive) to win in competition. to gain the victory. 3. to increase, improve, or advance. the car gained speed.
Definition of gain verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The meaning of GAIN is resources or advantage acquired or increased : profit. How to use gain in a sentence.
GAIN meaning: 1 : to get (something wanted or valued); 2 : to win (something) in a competition, battle, etc.
Definition of gain noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for GAIN: gather, accumulate, grow (in), expand, build up, enhance, accrue, excite; Antonyms of GAIN: lose, decrease (in), fall (in), decline (in), lessen, diminish (in), dip, abate.
