Gain: meaning, definitions and examples
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gain
[ ɡeɪn ]
financial
To obtain or secure something desired, especially as a result of effort or action.
Synonyms
achieve, acquire, attain, obtain
Examples of usage
- I hope to gain a promotion at work.
- She gained the trust of her colleagues through hard work.
- The company gained a significant market share after the new product launch.
fitness
An increase in size, weight, or amount.
Synonyms
advance, boost, growth, increase
Examples of usage
- She noticed a gain in muscle mass after following a strict workout routine.
- The athlete's diet resulted in a noticeable weight gain.
- Our efforts led to a gain in overall strength and endurance.
Translations
Translations of the word "gain" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ganho
- adquirir
- ganhar
🇮🇳 लाभ
- प्राप्त करना
- कमाना
🇩🇪 Gewinn
- Erreichen
- Zunahme
🇮🇩 keuntungan
- mendapatkan
- memperoleh
🇺🇦 прибуток
- здобути
- отримати
🇵🇱 zysk
- zdobyć
- uzyskać
🇯🇵 利益 (りえき)
- 得る (える)
- 獲得する (かくとくする)
🇫🇷 gain
- obtenir
- acquérir
🇪🇸 ganancia
- obtener
- ganar
🇹🇷 kazanç
- elde etmek
- kazanmak
🇰🇷 이익 (利益)
- 얻다
- 획득하다
🇸🇦 ربح
- الحصول على
- اكتساب
🇨🇿 zisk
- získat
- dosáhnout
🇸🇰 zisk
- získať
- dosiahnuť
🇨🇳 收益 (shōuyì)
- 获得 (huòdé)
- 增加 (zēngjiā)
🇸🇮 dobiček
- pridobiti
- doseči
🇮🇸 hagnaður
- fá
- ná
🇰🇿 пайда
- алу
- табыс
🇬🇪 მოგება
- მიღება
- მოპოვება
🇦🇿 gəlir
- əldə etmək
- qazanmaq
🇲🇽 ganancia
- obtener
- ganar
Word origin
The word 'gain' originated from the Old French word 'gagner', meaning 'to win'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Over time, 'gain' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to obtaining, increasing, or achieving something desired. The word has been commonly used in financial, fitness, and general contexts to signify progress or improvement.
See also: gainful, gainfully, gainfulness, gaining, regain, ungainly.