gain
/ɡeɪn/
noun
- An increase in amount, size, value, or profit.
- The company reported a gain in quarterly earnings.
- The stock showed a gain of 10% this year.
- Regular exercise leads to gains in strength and endurance.
- Something that is obtained or achieved.
- The new policy was a gain for workers' rights.
- Every gain in knowledge is valuable.
- The treaty was a gain for peace in the region.
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verb
- To obtain or get something useful, wanted, or needed.
- The team gained an advantage by scoring early in the game.
- She gained valuable experience working at the hospital.
- He gained the support of his coworkers after the presentation.
- To increase in amount, size, weight, or speed.
- He gained five pounds over the holidays.
- The company gained market share last quarter.
- The car gained speed as it went down the hill.
- To reach or arrive at a place, especially after effort.
- The ship gained the harbor just before the storm.
- She gained the shore after a long swim.
- After hours of hiking, they finally gained the summit.
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