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Gains
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Simple meaning
What does Gains mean?
Gains means increases, benefits, or gets.
Dictionary definition
Increases or benefits; as a verb, gets, earns, or increases.
Example sentences
Gains in a sentence
easy
The student made gains in reading after daily practice.
medium
The team gains confidence when it communicates well.
hard
Small gains over time can lead to major improvement.
Synonyms
Words like Gains
increasesAmounts that become larger.
improvementsChanges for the better.
benefitsHelpful results.
Antonyms
Opposite words
lossesThings lost or negative results.
decreasesAmounts that become smaller.
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Practice 1
What does gains mean?
Gains can refer to improvements or increases.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gains correctly?
This sentence uses gains to mean improvements.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gains?
Improvements is close when gains means progress or benefits.
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