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Gain

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Verb (used with object)

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.
to obtain as a profit
He gained ten dollars by this deal.
to win; get in competition
to gain the prize.
to win (someone) to one's own side or point of view; persuade (sometimes fol. by over )
to gain supporters.
(of a watch or clock) to run fast by (a specified amount)
My watch gains six minutes a day.
to reach, esp. by effort; get to; arrive at
to gain one's destination.

Verb (used without object)

to improve; make progress; advance
to gain in health after an illness.
to get nearer, as in pursuit (usually fol. by on or upon )
Our horse was gaining on the favorite at the far turn.
to draw away from or farther ahead of the other contestants in a race, one's pursuers, etc. (usually fol. by on or upon ).
(of a watch or clock) to run fast.

Noun

profit or advantage.
an increase or advance.
gains, profits or winnings.
the act of gaining; acquisition.
Electronics .
a measure of the increase in signal amplitude produced by an amplifier, expressed as the ratio of output to input.
the effectiveness of a directional antenna as compared with a standard, nondirectional one.
the volume control of a radio, phonograph, amplifier, etc. ?

Idioms

gain ground, to progress or advance, as in value, strength
or achievement
The company's new products are gaining ground in suburban areas.
gain time, to arrange a postponement or delay for a particular purpose
esp. by roundabout means.

Antonyms

noun
expenditure , forfeit , forfeiture , loss , waste
verb
exhaust , forfeit , lose , miss , pass , spend , waste

Synonyms

noun
accretion , accrual , accumulation , achievement , addition , advance , advancement , advantage , attainment , benefit , boost , buildup , cut , dividend , earnings , emolument , gravy * , growth , headway * , hike * , improvement , income , increase , increment , lucre , payoff , proceeds , produce , profit , progress , receipts , return , rise , share , take , up * , upping , velvet * , yield , avail , blessing , boon , favor , acquirement , acquisition , augmentation , compensation , enhancement , hoarding , store
verb
accomplish , achieve , advance , ameliorate , annex , attain , augment , benefit , boost , bring in , build up , capture , clear , collect , complete , consummate , earn , enlarge , enlist , expand , fulfill , gather , get , glean , grow , harvest , have , improve , increase , land , make , make a killing , move forward , net , obtain , overtake , parlay , perfect , pick up , procure , produce , profit , progress , promote , rack up * , reach , realize , reap , score * , secure , succeed , win over , acquire , come by , win , take , deserve , merit , draw , gross , pay , repay , yield , capitalize , develop , arrive at , come to , get to , come around , convalesce , mend , perk up , rally , recuperate , accretion , accumulation , acquisition , addition , advantage , conciliate , dividend , effect , good , growth , improvement , income , increment , induce , lucre , outflank , persuade , plus , prevail , return

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