Gain Meaning in English
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/ˈɡeɪn/
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/ɡˈeɪn/
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Definition
To get something useful, positive, or desired, such as money, experience, support, or an advantage. It can also mean to increase in amount, weight, speed, or strength.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'gain experience', 'gain weight', 'gain access', and 'gain support'. 'Gain' sounds slightly more formal than 'get' and is common in writing, news, business, and health contexts. Be careful: we usually say 'gain weight' but 'put on weight' is more conversational.
Spanish: ganar - obtener - aumentarPortuguese (BR): ganhar - obter - aumentarPortuguese (PT): ganhar - obter - aumentarChinese (Simplified): 获得 - 赢得 - 增加Chinese (Traditional): 獲得 - 贏得 - 增加Hindi: पाना - कमाना - बढ़नाArabic: يكسب - يحصل على - يزدادBengali: অর্জন করা - বৃদ্ধি পাওয়াRussian: получить - набрать (вес, скорость и т.д.) - приобрестиJapanese: 得る - 増えるVietnamese: đạt được - tăngKorean: 얻다 - 늘다Turkish: elde etmek - kazanmak - artmakUrdu: حاصل کرنا - بڑھناIndonesian: mendapatkan - bertambah
Example Sentences
Our team gained an early lead.
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It took me a while to gain his trust.
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The video started to gain attention online overnight.
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Once the car hit the highway, it quickly gained speed.
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She wants to gain more experience before changing jobs.
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He gained five kilos last year.
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