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Definition 1:
To get (something wanted or valued) .
Examples:
They stand to gain an advantage over their competitors by getting an early start.
What do you hope to gain from/by this?
gain control of/over the territory
Investigators are trying to gain access to the group’s financial records.
We were unable to gain admission/entrance/entry to the club.
We need to gain a better understanding of the problem.
They had nothing to lose and everything to gain.
He first gained attention/recognition/fame as a young writer.
Her theories are slowly gaining acceptance.
She’s gaining confidence in herself. [=she is becoming more confident]
I took the job to gain experience.
Definition 2:
To win (something) in a competition, battle, etc. .
Examples:
He is still hoping to gain the party’s nomination.
gain a victory
Definition 3:
To gradually get (something) or more of (something) as time passes .
Examples:
He gained 40 pounds over five years, and then lost it all in two.
gain weight
The baby is quickly gaining strength in her legs.
Definition 4:
To cause (someone) to have (something) .
Examples:
His recent behavior has gained [=earned] him a reputation for stubbornness.
Her hard work gained her their respect. [=she has gained their respect through hard work; they respect her now because of her hard work]
Definition 5:
To increase in (something) + obj no obj usually + in .
Examples:
This event gains popularity [=becomes more popular] each year.
The plane was gaining altitude.
Some of the stocks are gaining value, while others are losing value.
Some of the stocks are gaining, while others are losing.
This event gains in popularity each year
The stocks are gaining in value.
Definition 6:
To increase in value by (a specified amount) .
Examples:
The stocks gained three percent last month.
Definition 7:
To increase in value when compared to something else .
Examples:
The dollar gained against the pound last month.
Definition 8:
To get an advantage .
Examples:
The company hopes to gain [=profit] from the new regulations.
Definition 9:
To move the ball (a specified distance) down the field .
Examples:
They gained five yards on the last play.
Definition 10:
To show a time that is later than the correct time :to run fast no obj + obj .
Examples:
The clock gains by less than a second a year.
The clock gains less than a second a year.
Definition 11:
To arrive at (a place) especially after much effort .
Examples:
The tired swimmer gained the shore at last.
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