gain

/ɡeɪn/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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