gain
gain
(geɪn )Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense gains , present participle gaining , past tense, past participle gained
1. verb
If a person or place gains something such as an ability or quality, they gradually get more of it.
Students can gain valuable experience by working on the campus radio or magazine. [VERB noun]
While it has lost its tranquility, the area has gained in liveliness. [VERB + in]
2. verb
If you gain from something such as an event or situation, you get some advantage or benefit from it.
The company didn't disclose how much it expects to gain from the two deals. [VERB noun + from]
There is absolutely nothing to be gained by feeling bitter. [be VERB-ed + by]
It is sad that a major company should try to gain from other people's suffering. [VERB + from]
3. verb
Some people do gain weight after they stop smoking. [VERB noun]
The BMW started coming forward, passing the other cars and gaining speed as it approached. [VERB noun]
She gained some 25lb in weight during her pregnancy. [VERB amount]
[Also VERB]4. verb
They realise that passing exams is no longer enough to gain a place at university. [VERB noun]
Their efforts helped the hostages gain their freedom. [VERB noun]
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