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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" Similar Opposite
- 2. increase the amount or rate of (something, typically weight or speed): "I have gained weight over the years" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. an increase in wealth or resources: "the mayor was accused of using municipal funds for personal gain" Similar Opposite
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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.
GAIN definition: 1. to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive…. Learn more.
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.
Gain definition: to get (something desired), especially as a result of one's efforts. See examples of GAIN used in a sentence.
Definition of gain verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
GAIN meaning: 1. to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive…. Learn more.
16 meanings: 1. to acquire (something desirable); obtain 2. to win in competition 3. to increase, improve, or advance 4. to.... Click for more definitions.
1. To come into possession or use of; acquire: gained a small fortune in real estate; gained vital information about the enemy's plans. 2. To attain in competition or struggle; win: gained a decisive victory; gained control of the company. 3. To obtain through effort or merit; achieve: gain recognition; gain a hearing for the proposal. 4.
to get an advantage or something valuable from something: Who stands to gain from the will? gain verb (INCREASE) B2. to increase in something such as size, weight, or amount: He's gained a lot of weight in the last few months. gain verb (CLOCK) If a clock or a watch gains, it works too quickly and shows a time that is later than the real time.
[countable, uncountable] an increase in the amount of something, especially in wealth or weight. The opposition made unexpected gains in the last election. There is still scope for efficiency gains. Regular exercise helps prevent weight gain. gain from something a £3 000 gain from our investment.
