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gain
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- pronunciation:
- geIn
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
gains, gaining, gained |
| definition 1: |
to get.
He worked hard to gain respect.- synonyms:
- acquire, obtain
- antonyms:
- lose
- similar words:
- achieve, attain, earn, gather, get, reap, secure
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| definition 2: |
to win or get by winning.
She gained the title of "Most Valuable Player."- antonyms:
- lose
- similar words:
- achieve, attain, score, take
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| definition 3: |
to arrive at or reach.
We finally gained the entrance to the cave.- synonyms:
- arrive at, attain, reach
- similar words:
- achieve
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| definition 4: |
to take on as an increase.
The doctor is glad that I'm gaining weight.- antonyms:
- lose
- similar words:
- add
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| definition 5: |
to get closer or move nearer (usually followed by "on").
"Faster! He's gaining on us!" panted Billy.- synonyms:
- approach, close in on
- similar words:
- catch up
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| related words: |
access, acquire, appreciate, buy, catch, derive, make, net, overtake, profit, receive, rise, take, win |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something gotten or gained; benefit.
Becoming a really good skater was the gain she hoped for by taking lessons.She is a selfish person who does everything for her own gain.- synonyms:
- advantage, benefit, profit
- antonyms:
- loss
- similar words:
- good, use
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| definition 2: |
an improvement or increase.
The baby's gain this month was two pounds.- synonyms:
- improvement
- antonyms:
- loss
- similar words:
- achievement, advancement, increase, progress, rise
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| related words: |
advantage, asset, benefit, extra, income, interest, killing, output, positive |
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| derivation: |
gainable (adj.) |
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