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GAIN definition: 1. to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive…. Learn more.
1. : resources or advantage acquired or increased : profit. made substantial gains last year. 2. : the act or process of acquiring something. 3. a. : an increase in amount, magnitude, or degree. a gain in efficiency. b. : the increase (as of voltage or signal intensity) caused by an amplifier. especially : the ratio of output over input. c.
Definition of gain verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A gain is an increase in something, especially something good. You gain knowledge by attending philosophy lectures and reading books. When you gain something, you acquire it or add to what you already have. You can gain friends by joining clubs, and you can gain weight by eating ice cream every day.
gain. Thesaurus > to receive or be given something > gain. These are words and phrases related to gain. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of gain. TO RECEIVE OR BE GIVEN SOMETHING. You will improve at the job as you gain experience. Synonyms and examples. get. I got a new bike for my birthday.
Gain definition: to get (something desired), especially as a result of one's efforts. See examples of GAIN used in a sentence.
gain, attain, earn, win imply obtaining a reward or something advantageous. gain carries the least suggestion of method or of effort expended. attain emphasizes the reaching of a goal. earn emphasizes the exertions and labor expended that deserve reward. win emphasizes attainment in spite of competition or opposition. 7. attain. 15.
to get (something desired), esp. as a result of one's efforts: to gain possession of an object; to gain permission to enter a country. to acquire as an increase or addition: to gain weight; to gain speed.
Noun. Idiom. Filter. verb. gained, gaining, gains. To get by labor; earn. To gain a livelihood. Webster's New World. To come into possession or use of; acquire. Gained a small fortune in real estate; gained vital information about the enemy's plans. American Heritage. To make progress; improve or advance, as in health, business, etc.
GAIN meaning: 1 : to get (something wanted or valued); 2 : to win (something) in a competition, battle, etc.
