gain

/ɡeɪn/ nounverb
4 letters1 syllable5 points in Scrabble®7 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS13
NOUN
1

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

2

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

3

A quantity that is added.

“they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks”

4

The advantageous quality of being beneficial.

VERB
1

Increase (one's body weight).

“She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising”

2

Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

“The home team was gaining ground”

3

Rise in rate or price.

“The stock market gained 24 points today”

4

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

5

Increase or develop.

“the peace movement gained momentum”

6

Win something through one's efforts.

7

Obtain.

8

Derive a benefit from.

9

Reach a destination, either real or abstract.

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