What does gain mean in English? Meaning of gain definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "gain": a quantity that is added
Noun
Meaning: a quantity that is addedExample: there was an addition to property taxes this year
they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeksSynonyms: addition
gain
increaseHyponyms: accretionHypernyms: indefinite quantityMeaning of "gain": obtain
Verb
Meaning: obtainExample: derive pleasure from one's gardenSynonyms: derive
gainHyponyms: draw
reapHypernyms: obtainMeaning of "gain": the advantageous quality of being beneficial
Noun
Meaning: the advantageous quality of being beneficialSynonyms: gain
profitHyponyms: account
gainfulness
lucrativeness
profitability
profitablenessHypernyms: advantage
vantageMeaning of "gain": win something through one's efforts
Verb
Meaning: win something through one's effortsExample: I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
Gain an understanding of international financeSynonyms: acquire
gain
winHyponyms: cozenHypernyms: acquire
getAntonyms: loseMeaning of "gain": the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
Noun
Meaning: the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to inputSynonyms: amplification
gainHyponyms: loop gainHypernyms: increase
incrementMeaning of "gain": derive a benefit from
Verb
Meaning: derive a benefit fromExample: She profited from his vast experienceSynonyms: benefit
gain
profitHyponyms: capitalise
capitalize
cash in on
clear
net
profiteer
pyramid
sack
sack up
take advantageHypernyms: acquire
getMeaning of "gain": the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
Noun
Meaning: the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operatingSynonyms: gainHyponyms: financial gain
paper profitHypernyms: amount
amount of money
sum
sum of moneyAntonyms: loss
red
red inkMeaning of "gain": reach a destination, either real or abstract
Verb
Meaning: reach a destination, either real or abstractExample: 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 startsSynonyms: arrive at
attain
gain
hit
make
reachHyponyms: access
bottom out
breast
catch up
come through
culminate
find
get at
get through
ground
make
peak
run aground
scale
summit
surmount
top
top outMeaning of "gain": obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
Verb
Meaning: obtain advantages, such as points, etc.Example: 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 ConferenceSynonyms: advance
gain
gain ground
get ahead
make headway
pull ahead
winHyponyms: hit
rack up
score
steal
tallyAntonyms: drop off
fall back
fall behind
lose
recedeMeaning of "gain": rise in rate or price
Verb
Meaning: rise in rate or priceExample: The stock market gained 24 points todaySynonyms: advance
gainHypernyms: climb
mount
rise
waxMeaning of "gain": increase or develop
Verb
Meaning: increase or developExample: the peace movement gained momentum
the car gathers speedSynonyms: gain
gatherHypernyms: increaseMeaning of "gain": earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
Verb
Meaning: earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wagesExample: 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 monthSynonyms: bring in
clear
earn
gain
make
pull in
realise
realize
take inHyponyms: bear
bring home
eke out
gross
pay
profit
rake in
rake off
shovel in
squeeze out
take home
turn a profit
yieldHypernyms: acquire
getMeaning of "gain": increase (one's body weight)
Verb
Meaning: increase (one's body weight)Example: She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercisingSynonyms: gain
put onHyponyms: fill out
flesh out
pack on
roundHypernyms: change state
turnAntonyms: lose weight
melt off
reduce
slenderize
slim
slim down
thinAdjective: (obsolete) Against.Synonyms:
advance, cut, return, advantage, profit, hike, rise, share, yield, improvement, increase, benefit, growth, earnings, income, dividend, payoff, boost, proceeds, achievement, progress, gravy, velvet, lucre, addition, accrual, produce, advancement, attainment, accretion, headway, take, increment, buildup, emolument, accumulation, receipts, up, upping, secure, obtain, attain, have, build up, make, pick up, grow, increase, score, boost, achieve, get, reach, produce, promote, reap, realize, expand, improve, advance, earn, collect, benefit, ameliorate, parlay, perfect, capture, accomplish, profit, glean, enlarge, progress, net, complete, annex, procure, overtake, harvest, land, augment, clear, gather, enlist, succeed, consummate, fulfill, bring in, rack up, make a killing, move forward, win over,
Antonyms:
stagnation, debt, disadvantage, hindrance, loss, decrease, harm, hurt, injury, diminishment, misfortune, reduction, shrinkage, stoppage, expenditure, forfeit, forfeiture, failure, handicap, decline, worsening, bills, deduction, waste, forfeit, harm, injure, give in, surrender, lessen, weaken, destroy, ruin, dissuade, prevent, demote, worsen, decrease, hinder, release, give up, lose, hurt, fail, miss, discourage, halt, stop, lower, spend, throw away, decline, diminish, yield, depart, leave, free, let go, neglect, plant, exhaust, pass, waste,