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gain
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- pronunciation:
- geIn
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- gain ground
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
gains, gaining, gained |
| definition 1: |
to acquire.
He eventually gained great wealth from his invention.- synonyms:
- acquire, obtain
- antonyms:
- lose
- similar words:
- achieve, attain, clear, earn, gather, get, procure, reap, secure, win
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| definition 2: |
to win, as in a competition.
He gained the title of grand master in last year's competition.- synonyms:
- win
- antonyms:
- lose
- similar words:
- achieve, attain, score, take
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| definition 3: |
to arrive at or reach.
The sea explorers gained the ocean floor.- synonyms:
- arrive at, attain, reach
- similar words:
- achieve
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| definition 4: |
to take on as an increase.
I gained some weight during the holidays.- antonyms:
- lose
- similar words:
- add
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| related words: |
access, acquire, avail, buy, catch, derive, make, net, overtake, pull, realize, receive, take, win |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to increase or improve.
She gained in confidence during this school year.- synonyms:
- improve, progress
- antonyms:
- lose
- similar words:
- advance, benefit, increase
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| definition 2: |
to get closer or move nearer (usu. fol. by "on").
Go faster; they're gaining on us!- synonyms:
- approach, close in on
- similar words:
- catch up
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| related words: |
appreciate, profit, rise |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something gained; benefit.
- synonyms:
- advantage, benefit, profit
- antonyms:
- loss
- similar words:
- acquisition, avail, behoof, convenience, good, use
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| definition 2: |
an improvement or increase.
Your writing is showing a gain in clarity.He was disappointed by his gain of ten pounds since the summer.- synonyms:
- improvement
- antonyms:
- loss
- similar words:
- achievement, advancement, boost, breakthrough, increase, progress, rise
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| definition 3: |
(pl.) profits.
The company saw huge gains last year.- synonyms:
- profits, return
- similar words:
- earnings, proceeds, revenue, winnings, yield
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| related words: |
accession, advantage, asset, benefit, extra, favor, income, interest, killing, output, positive |
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| phrase: |
gain ground |
| derivation: |
gainable (adj.) |
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