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Gain Meaning

Gain means to get something or increase.

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Gain

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Simple meaning

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.

Example sentences

Gain in a sentence

easy

The team hoped to gain more points in the second half.

medium

Reading every day can help students gain confidence.

hard

The company reported a small gain after sales improved.

Synonyms

Words like Gain

increaseUse when an amount becomes larger.
earnUse when getting something through effort.
obtainUse when receiving or getting something.
Antonyms

Opposite words

loseTo no longer have something.
decreaseTo become smaller in amount.
Word family

Gain word family

Base word

gain

noun

gains

Plural form or present-tense verb.

Related words
increase earn obtain loss progress
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