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The team hoped to gain more points in the second half.
What does Gain mean?
Gain means to get something or increase.
Dictionary definition
To get, earn, or increase something; as a noun, an increase or benefit.
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Reading every day can help students gain confidence.
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The company reported a small gain after sales improved.
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What does gain mean?
Gain is about getting, earning, or increasing something.
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This sentence correctly uses gain to mean get or increase.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gain?
Increase is closest because gain can mean to become larger in amount.
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Partverb, noun.
MeaningGain means to get something or increase.
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Gain means to get something or increase.
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Gain is not the same as lose. Gain means gain means to get something or increase.
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Read this model sentence: Reading every day can help students gain confidence. Clue words: reading, every, day. Underline clue words that show why gain fits instead of lose. Now write one new sentence that shows gain without using the word gain. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show gain?
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