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- Dictionarygain/ɡeɪn/
verb
- 1. obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable): "we gained entry to the car in five seconds" Similar Opposite
- 2. reach or arrive at (a destination): "we gained the ridge" Similar
noun
- 1. an increase in wealth or resources: "the pursuit of personal gain" Similar Opposite
- 2. the factor by which power or voltage is increased in an amplifier or other electronic device, usually expressed as a logarithm: "an amplifier of high gain"
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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.
Definition of gain verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Gain definition: to get (something desired), especially as a result of one's efforts. See examples of GAIN used in a sentence.
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.
[countable, uncountable] an increase in the amount of something, especially in wealth or weight. The opposition made unexpected gains in the last election. There is still scope for efficiency gains. Regular exercise helps prevent weight gain. gain from something a £3 000 gain from our investment.
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.
GAIN definition: 1. to get something useful or positive: 2. to get an advantage or something valuable from…. Learn more.
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.
The meaning of GAIN is resources or advantage acquired or increased : profit. How to use gain in a sentence.
to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time: The mayor has gained a lot of support from the teacher's union. gain something from something What do you hope to gain from the course? Alternative medicine has only just started to gain respectability in our society.
