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gain

verb

/ɡeɪn/

Meaning

to obtain or acquire something; to increase or improve

to obtain or achieve something, often an advantage or benefit

He hopes to gain experience from this job.

She gained valuable experience from her internship.

gain ground

acquire, obtain, earn, achieve, secure, win

Entry 1

acquire, obtain, earn, achieve

Entry 2

acquire, obtain, earn, secure, win

lose, forfeit, surrender

Entry 1

lose, forfeit, surrender

Entry 2

lose, forfeit, surrender

gain experience, gain weight, gain knowledge, gain access, gain support, gain momentum, gain control, gain advantage

Entry 1

gain experience, gain weight, gain knowledge, gain access, gain support, gain momentum

Entry 2

gain experience, gain weight, gain control, gain advantage

to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings

to waste something, especially money or time, in a reckless or foolish manner

to affirm or assert something as true

to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something

To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.

to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else