gaining
word · lemma: gain
/ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
GAY-ning
/ɡˈeɪnɪŋ/
GAY-ning
Definition
The act of getting or achieving something, or increasing in amount, quality, or value.
Usage & Nuances
'Gaining' is often used with nouns like 'weight', 'experience', 'confidence', 'access', and 'popularity'. It can mean both physical increases (like weight) and non-physical achievements (like gaining knowledge). Slightly more formal than 'getting' in some contexts.
Spanish: ganando - obteniendo - aumentandoPortuguese (BR): ganhando - obtendo - aumentandoPortuguese (PT): ganhando - obtendo - aumentandoChinese (Simplified): 获得 - 增加Chinese (Traditional): 獲得 - 增加Hindi: प्राप्त करना - बढ़ानाArabic: يكتسب - يحصل على - يزدادBengali: অর্জন করা - লাভ করা - বৃদ্ধি পাওয়াRussian: приобретение - наращивание - получениеJapanese: 得ること - 増すことVietnamese: đạt được - giành được - tăng thêmKorean: 얻는 것 - 늘어나는 것Turkish: kazanma - elde etme - artmaUrdu: حاصل کرنا - بڑھناIndonesian: memperoleh - mendapatkan - bertambah
Example Sentences
She is gaining experience at her new job.
basic
The company is gaining more customers every year.
basic
He is gaining weight after the holidays.
basic
She's gaining confidence with every presentation she gives.
natural
My little sister is quickly gaining on me in height.
natural
People are finally gaining access to the latest technology in rural areas.
natural