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 gain gain /ˈgeɪn/

noun

  1. () A quantity that is added  ( addition , gain , increase )
    a quantity that is added
     There was an addition to property taxes this year
    there was an addition to property taxes this year
     They recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
    they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
  2. () The amount of increase in signal power, voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input  ( amplification , gain )
    the amount of increase in signal power, voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
  3. () The advantageous quality of being beneficial  ( profit , gain )
    the advantageous quality of being beneficial
  4. () The amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating  ( gain )
    the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating

verb

  1. () Obtain  ( derive , gain )
    obtain
     Derive pleasure from one's garden
    derive pleasure from one's garden
  2. () Win something through one's efforts  ( acquire , gain , win )
    win something through one's efforts
     I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
    I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
     Gain an understanding of international finance
    Gain an understanding of international finance
     Win someone's confidence and friendship
    win someone's confidence and friendship
  3. () Derive a benefit from  ( profit , gain , benefit )
    derive a benefit from
     She profited from his vast experience
    She profited from his vast experience
  4. () Reach a destination, either real or abstract  ( attain , make , gain , arrive at , hit , reach )
    reach a destination, either real or abstract
     We hit Detroit by noon
    We hit Detroit by noon
     The water reached the doorstep
    The water reached the doorstep
     We barely made it to the finish line
    We barely made it to the finish line
     I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts
    I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts
  5. () Increase or develop  ( gather , gain )
    increase or develop
     The peace movement gained momentum
    the peace movement gained momentum
     The car gathers speed
    the car gathers speed
  6. () Rise in rate or price  ( advance , gain )
    rise in rate or price
     The stock market gained 24 points today
    The stock market gained 24 points today
  7. () Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.  ( gain ground , make headway , pull ahead , advance , gain , get ahead , win )
    obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
     The home team was gaining ground
    The home team was gaining ground
     After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference
    After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference
     Win points
    win points
  8. () Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages  ( clear , pull in , realise , bring in , earn , gain , make , realize , take in )
    earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
     How much do you make a month in your new job?
    How much do you make a month in your new job?
     She earns a lot in her new job
    She earns a lot in her new job
     This merger brought in lots of money
    this merger brought in lots of money
     He clears $5,000 each month
    He clears $5,000 each month
  9. Increase (one's body weight)  ( gain , put on )
    increase (one's body weight)
     She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising
    She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising