Gained Meaning in English

word · lemma: gain

US

/ˈɡeɪnd/

gaynd

UK

/ɡˈeɪnd/

gaynd

Definition

To get, receive, or increase something, such as knowledge, weight, or an advantage.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for abstract things ('gained experience', 'gained confidence') and physical ('gained weight'). It does not usually mean earning money—that's 'earned'. 'Gained' is more formal than 'got'. Common collocations: 'gained access', 'gained control', 'gained popularity'.

• Spanish: ganado - obtenido - aumentado (peso/experiencia)
• Portuguese (BR): ganhado - obtido - aumentado (peso/experiência)
• Portuguese (PT): ganho - obtido - aumentado (peso/experiência)
• Chinese (Simplified): 获得 - 增加 (体重/经验)
• Chinese (Traditional): 獲得 - 增加 (體重/經驗)
• Hindi: हासिल किया - बढ़ाया (वजन/अनुभव)
• Arabic: حصل على - اكتسب (وزن/خبرة)
• Bengali: পেয়েছে - অর্জন করেছে - বৃদ্ধি পেয়েছে
• Russian: приобрёл - получил - набрал
• Japanese: 得た - 増えた
• Vietnamese: đã đạt được - đã có được - đã tăng
• Korean: 얻었다 - 늘었다
• Turkish: kazandı - elde etti - arttı
• Urdu: حاصل کیا - بڑھایا
• Indonesian: memperoleh - mendapatkan - mengalami peningkatan

Example Sentences

She gained a lot of confidence after her presentation.

natural

We gained new friends at school.

basic

She gained five kilos last year.

basic

He gained a lot of experience at work.

basic

The company gained a huge advantage over its competitors.

natural

I gained access to the concert through a friend.

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