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gain
noun(gain)
the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
Synonyms: amplification,
gain
verb(gain)
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
Synonyms: bring in, clear, earn, make, pull in, realise, realize, take in,
gain
verb(gain)
increase or develop
Synonyms: gather,
Examples:
The peace movement gained momentum.
gain
noun(gain)
a quantity that is added
Synonyms: addition, increase,
Examples:
They recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks.
gain
verb(gain)
win something through one's efforts
Synonyms: acquire, win,
gain
verb(gain)
obtain
Synonyms: derive,
gain
verb(gain)
derive a benefit from
Synonyms: benefit, profit,
gain
noun(gain)
the advantageous quality of being beneficial
Synonyms: profit,
gain
verb(gain)
reach a destination, either real or abstract
Synonyms: arrive at, attain, hit, make, reach,
gain
verb(gain)
increase (one's body weight)
Synonyms: put on,
Antonyms: reduce,
Examples:
She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising.
gain
verb(gain)
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
Synonyms: advance, gain ground, get ahead, make headway, pull ahead, win,
Antonyms: fall back,
Examples:
The home team was gaining ground.
gain
verb(gain)
rise in rate or price
Synonyms: advance,
Examples:
The stock market gained 24 points today.
gain
noun(gain)
the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
Antonyms: loss,

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