Meaning of 'gain'

noun

the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input

Synonyms: amplification

noun

the advantageous quality of being beneficial

Synonyms: profit

noun

the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating

noun

a quantity that is added

Synonyms: increase

verb

increase one's body weight

Example: "They gained 20 pounds when they stopped exercising."

Synonyms: put on

verb

increase or develop

Example: "the peace movement gained momentum"

Synonyms: gather

verb

rise in rate or price

Example: "The stock market gained 24 points today"

Synonyms: advance

verb

obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

Example: "The home team was gaining ground"

Synonyms: advance

verb

reach a destination, either real or abstract

Synonyms: hit

verb

win something through one's efforts

Synonyms: win acquire

verb

earn on some commercial or business transaction

Synonyms: make

verb

derive a benefit from

Synonyms: benefit profit

verb

obtain

Synonyms: derive