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gain
Definition
(noun) a quantity that is added
Synonyms
:
addition
,
increase
Example Sentence
there was an addition to property taxes this year
they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
Definition
(noun) the advantageous quality of being beneficial
Synonyms
:
profit
Definition
(noun) the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
Synonyms
:
amplification
Definition
(noun) the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
Definition
(verb) obtain
Synonyms
:
derive
Example Sentence
derive pleasure from one's garden
Definition
(verb) win something through one's efforts
Synonyms
:
acquire
,
win
Example Sentence
I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
Gain an understanding of international finance
Definition
(verb) derive a benefit from
Synonyms
:
benefit
,
profit
Example Sentence
She profited from his vast experience
Definition
(verb) reach a destination, either real or abstract
Synonyms
:
arrive at
,
attain
,
hit
,
make
,
reach
Example Sentence
We hit Detroit by noon
The water reached the doorstep
We barely made it to the finish line
I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts
Definition
(verb) obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
Synonyms
:
advance
,
gain ground
,
get ahead
,
make headway
,
pull ahead
,
win
Example Sentence
The home team was gaining ground
After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference
Definition
(verb) rise in rate or price
Synonyms
:
advance
Example Sentence
The stock market gained 24 points today
Definition
(verb) increase or develop
Synonyms
:
gather
Example Sentence
the peace movement gained momentum
the car gathers speed
Definition
(verb) earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
Synonyms
:
bring in
,
clear
,
earn
,
make
,
pull in
,
realise
,
realize
,
take in
Example Sentence
How much do you make a month in your new job?
She earns a lot in her new job
this merger brought in lots of money
He clears $5,000 each month
Definition
(verb) increase (one's body weight)
Synonyms
:
put on
Example Sentence
She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising
Word used in video below:
text: gain a little perspective
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