gain

B1
Pronunciation
/ɡeɪn/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of gaining; acquisition.

2 Definition

What is gained.

3 Definition

The factor by which a signal is multiplied.

4 Definition

A square or bevelled notch cut out of a girder, binding joist, or other timber which supports a floor beam, so as to receive the end of the floor beam.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To acquire possession of.

Example Sentences
  • Looks like you've gained a new friend.
2 Definition

To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.

Example Sentences
  • The sick man gains daily.
3 Definition

To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition.

Example Sentences
  • to gain a battle; to gain a case at law
4 Definition

To increase.

5 Definition

To be more likely to catch or overtake an individual.

Example Sentences
  • I'm gaining (on you).
6 Definition

To reach.

Example Sentences
  • to gain the top of a mountain
7 Definition

To draw into any interest or party; to win to one's side; to conciliate.

8 Definition

To put on weight.

Example Sentences
  • I've been gaining.
9 Definition

(of a clock or watch) To run fast.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Straight, direct; near; short.

Example Sentences
  • the gainest way
2 Definition

Suitable; convenient; ready.

3 Definition

Easy; tolerable; handy, dexterous.

4 Definition

Honest; respectable; moderate; cheap.

Adverb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Straightly; quickly; by the nearest way or means.

2 Definition

Suitably; conveniently; dexterously; moderately.

3 Definition

Tolerably; fairly.

Example Sentences
  • gain quiet (= fairly/pretty quiet)
Preposition
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Against.