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GAIN

(noun, verb, prep., adj., adverb)

Definitions

There are 21 meanings of the word Gain.

How to pronounce gain:

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Gain - as a noun

A quantity that is added

Example: "There was an addition to property taxes this year"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
additionincrease
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indefinite quantity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The advantageous quality of being beneficial

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
profit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advantagevantage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amplification
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increaseincrement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
amountamount of moneysumsum of money
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
loss

Gain - as a verb

Obtain

Example: "Derive pleasure from one's garden"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
derive
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
obtain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Win something through one's efforts

Example: "I acquired a passing knowledge of chinese"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acquirewin
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquireget
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Derive a benefit from

Example: "She profited from his vast experience"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
benefitprofit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquireget
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reach a destination, either real or abstract

Example: "We hit detroit by noon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrive atattainhitmakereach
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

Example: "The home team was gaining ground"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advancegain groundget aheadmake headwaypull aheadwin
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
fall back

Rise in rate or price

Example: "The stock market gained 24 points today"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advance

Increase or develop

Example: "The peace movement gained momentum"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gather

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

Example: "How much do you make a month in your new job?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring inclearearnmakerealiserealize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquireget
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Increase (one's body weight)

Example: "She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
reduce

Gain - as a preposition

Against.

Gain - as an adjective

Straight, direct; near; short.

Example: "The gainest way"

Suitable; convenient; ready.

Easy; tolerable; handy, dexterous.

Honest; respectable; moderate; cheap.

Gain - as an adverb

Straightly; quickly; by the nearest way or means.

Suitably; conveniently; dexterously; moderately.

Tolerably; fairly.

Example: "Gain quiet (= fairly/pretty quiet)"

Example Sentences

"He worked hard to achieve financial gain."
"Regular exercise can lead to weight gain."
"The company recorded a substantial gain in profits."
"She made great educational gains during her time in college."
"The politician promised to bring about social and economic gains."
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Word Game Points

Is GAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is GAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is GAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gain is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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