English dictionary
gain
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
noun
- the advantageous quality of being beneficial
noun
- the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
noun
- a quantity that is added
verb
- increase (one's body weight)
verb
- increase or develop
verb
- rise in rate or price
verb
- obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
verb
- reach a destination, either real or abstract
verb
- win something through one's efforts
verb
- earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
verb
- derive a benefit from
verb
- obtain
Example sentences
there was an addition to property taxes this year
they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising
the peace movement gained momentum
the car gathers speed
The stock market gained 24 points today
The home team was gaining ground
After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference
win points
We hit Detroit by noon
The water reached the doorstep
We barely made it to the finish line
I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts
I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
Gain an understanding of international finance
win someone's confidence and friendship
How much do you make a month in your new job?
She earns a lot in her new job
this merger brought in lots of money
He clears $5,000 each month
She profited from his vast experience
derive pleasure from one's garden