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Gaining Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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gaining

gain-ing

🇺🇸 /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/ · 🇬🇧 /ɡˈeɪnɪŋ/

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

improving skills

Obtain or secure (something desired, favorable, or profitable).

Synonyms

achieve, acquire, attain, earn.

Examples of usage

  • He has gained a reputation as a talented musician.
  • She gained valuable experience during her internship.
  • I hope to gain more knowledge in this field.
  • The company gained a significant market share.
  • We can gain a competitive advantage through innovation.
Context #2 | Verb

increasing in weight or size

Increase in weight or size.

Synonyms

accumulate, grow, put on.

Examples of usage

  • He has gained five pounds since last month.
  • The plant gained several inches in height.

Translations

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Quick facts about “gaining”

Gaining is a 2-syllable verb (gain-ing). It is pronounced /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/ in American English and /ɡˈeɪnɪŋ/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 7 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #5,991 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'gaining'

The word 'gaining' originates from the Middle English word 'gainen', which comes from the Old French 'gaigner', meaning 'win, earn', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'cognoscere', meaning 'know, learn'. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to acquiring, achieving, or increasing.

See also: gain, gainful, gainfully, gainfulness, regain, ungainly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,991 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.