gain

verb
UK: /ɡeɪn/
US: /ɡeɪn/

  1. To get something that is useful or an advantage.

    1. I hope to gain more knowledge from this class. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company hopes to gain a larger share of the market next year. [ ] [ ]

  2. To increase in weight, size, or amount.

    1. I've gained weight since I stopped going to the gym. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's profits began to gain momentum after the new marketing campaign. [ ] [ ]

  3. To obtain or secure (something desirable).

    1. She worked hard to gain the respect of her colleagues. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician is trying to gain support for his new policy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

benefit earn profit acquire advantage obtain
gain noun

  1. An increase or improvement.

    1. What is the gain from doing this? [ ] [ ]
    2. The company reported a significant gain in profits this quarter. [ ] [ ]

  2. An advantage or benefit.

    1. There's no gain without pain. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project offered significant gains in efficiency and productivity. [ ] [ ]

  3. An increase in weight.

    1. She is happy about her weight gain. [ ] [ ]
    2. Rapid weight gain can sometimes be a sign of a medical condition. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gain" in English means: To get something that is useful or an advantage., To increase in weight, size, or amount., To obtain or secure (something desirable)..

The phonetic transcription of "gain" is /ɡeɪn/ in British English and /ɡeɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gain": benefit, earn, profit, acquire, advantage, obtain.

Example usage of "gain": "I hope to gain more knowledge from this class.". More examples on the page.