gain

Definitions of gain in various dictionaries:

noun - a quantity that is added

noun - the advantageous quality of being beneficial

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

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

verb - obtain

verb - win something through one's efforts

verb - derive a benefit from

verb - reach a destination, either real or abstract

verb - obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

verb - rise in rate or price

verb - increase or develop

verb - earn on some commercial or business transaction

verb - increase (one's body weight)

To come into possession or use of; acquire: gained a small fortune in real estate; gained important information about the enemy’s plans.

To attain in competition or struggle; win: gained a decisive victory; gained control of the company.

To obtain through effort or merit; achieve: gain recognition; gain a hearing for the proposal.

To secure as profit or reward; earn: gain a living; gain extra credits in school.

To manage to achieve an increase of: a movement that gained strength; gained wisdom with age.

To increase by (a specific amount): gained 15 pounds; the market gained 30 points.

See Synonyms at reach.

To become fast by (a specified amount of time).

To increase; grow: gained in experience and maturity; a painting that gained in value.

To become better; improve: gaining in health.

To obtain a profit or advantage; benefit: stood to gain politically by his opponent’s blunder.

To close a gap; get closer: The runners in the back were steadily gaining on the leader.

To increase a lead.

To put on weight: I began to gain when I went off my diet.

To operate or run fast.

Something gained or acquired: territorial gains.

Progress; advancement: The country made social and political gains under the new government.

The act of acquiring; attainment.

An increase in amount or degree: a gain in operating income.

An increase in signal power, voltage, or current by an amplifier, expressed as the ratio of output to input.

To run too fast.

To delay or prolong something until a desired event occurs.

To cut out a gain in.

To join by or fit into a gain.

verb - to come into possession of