Gain

Quick meaning: Gain is a verb meaning (transitive) To acquire possession of.

Meaning

(transitive) To acquire possession of.

More Meanings

1. (transitive, dated) To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition.
2. (transitive) To increase.
3. (intransitive, often with on) To grow more likely to catch or overtake someone.
4. (transitive) To reach.
5. To draw into any interest or party; to win to one’s side; to conciliate.
6. (intransitive) To put on weight.
7. (intransitive) To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.

Example Sentences

to gain ground

The sick man gains daily.

Looks like you’ve gained a new friend.

to gain a battle; to gain a case at law

Word Forms

• gains
• gaining
• gained
• gain'd
• gainest
• gainedst
• gaineth

Synonyms for gain

Depending on context, synonyms include advance, clear, attain, reach, derive, hit.

Antonyms for gain

Common opposites include lose, loss, reduce, thin, recede, drop off.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include attain, take in, advance, bring in, win, earn.

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