English dictionary
gain
/g/eI/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Convenient; suitable; direct; near; handy; dexterous; easy; profitable; cheap; respectable.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a quantity that is added
ExamplesThey recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks.
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the advantageous quality of being beneficial
Synonyms profitSource: WordNet 3.0
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the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
Synonyms amplificationSource: WordNet 3.0
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the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
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A square or beveled notch cut out of a girder, binding joist, or other timber which supports a floor beam, so as to receive the end of the floor beam.
Source: webster1913
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That which is gained, obtained, or acquired, as increase, profit, advantage, or benefit; -- opposed to <i>loss</i>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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obtain
Synonyms deriveSource: WordNet 3.0
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win something through one's efforts
ExamplesGain an understanding of international finance.
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derive a benefit from
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reach a destination, either real or abstract
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obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
ExamplesThe home team was gaining ground.
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rise in rate or price
ExamplesThe stock market gained 24 points today.
Synonyms advanceSource: WordNet 3.0
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increase or develop
ExamplesThe peace movement gained momentum.
Synonyms gatherSource: WordNet 3.0
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earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
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increase (one's body weight)
ExamplesShe gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising.
Synonyms put onSource: WordNet 3.0
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To get, as profit or advantage; to obtain or acquire by effort or labor; as, to <i>gain</i> a good living.
Source: webster1913
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To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress; as, the sick man <i>gains</i> daily.
Source: webster1913