gain

/ɡˈe‍ɪn/

/ˈɡeɪn/

[verb] [noun]

to gain

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to obtain or achieve something that is needed or desired

synonyms : derive

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

synonyms : bring in

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

synonyms : acquire

win

antonyms : lose

derive a benefit from

synonyms : benefit

profit

reach a destination, either real or abstract

synonyms : arrive at

increase (one's body weight)

synonyms : put on

antonyms : reduce

(of currencies, prices, etc.) to increase in value

synonyms : advance

to develop, increase, or improve

synonyms : gather

obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

synonyms : advance

antonyms : fall back

Gain

[NOUN]

an increase in someone or something's weight, wealth, etc.

synonyms : addition

increase

the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input

synonyms : amplification

the advantageous quality of being beneficial

synonyms : profit

the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating

antonyms : loss

Examples

1. Saudi art and music are gaining international recognition.

2. Digital art has gained popularity with the rise of technology.

3. The company is gaining ground rapidly with its new product launch.

4. He gained a reputation as a smart number-cruncher who could turn data into policy.

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