Gain Meaning

There are 13 meaning(s) for word Gain

Gain Meaning 1 : the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input

    Synonyms : amplification
Gain Meaning 2 : earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

    Synonyms : bring in,  clear,  earn,  make,  pull in,  realise,  realize,  take in
Gain Meaning 3 : increase or develop

    Example : the peace movement gained momentum

    Synonyms : gather
Gain Meaning 4 : a quantity that is added

    Example : they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks

    Synonyms : addition,  increase
Gain Meaning 5 : win something through one's efforts

    Synonyms : acquire,  win
Gain Meaning 6 : obtain

    Synonyms : derive
Gain Meaning 7 : derive a benefit from

    Synonyms : benefit,  profit
Gain Meaning 8 : the advantageous quality of being beneficial

    Synonyms : profit
Gain Meaning 9 : reach a destination, either real or abstract

    Synonyms : arrive at,  attain,  hit,  make,  reach
Gain Meaning 10 : increase (one's body weight)

    Example : She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising

    Synonyms : put on
Gain Meaning 11 : obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

    Example : The home team was gaining ground

    Synonyms : advance,  gain ground,  get ahead,  make headway,  pull ahead,  win
Gain Meaning 12 : rise in rate or price

    Example : The stock market gained 24 points today

    Synonyms : advance
Gain Meaning 13 : the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating

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How to Pronounce Gain

  • ɡeɪn