nounπShareThe act of gaining; acquisition."The company's recent gains in the stock market surprised many investors. "achievementbusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWhat is gained."The company reported significant gains in profit this quarter. "outcomeachievementbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe factor by which a signal is multiplied."The amplifier's gains boosted the weak radio signal, making it loud enough to hear. "signalelectronicstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo acquire possession of."The student gains knowledge by studying hard. "businesseconomyachievementfinanceassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress."The sick man gains daily."businesseconomyfinanceachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition."to gain a battle; to gain a case at law"achievementbusinesssporteconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo increase."The student gains knowledge by studying hard. "amountbusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be more likely to catch or overtake an individual."The runner in second place gains on the leader with each stride, making a comeback seem possible. "actionsportraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reach."to gain the top of a mountain"achievementactionoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw into any interest or party; to win to one's side; to conciliate."The politician gains support by promising to improve local schools. "politicsgovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put on weight."After eating a lot of holiday food, she gains a few pounds. "bodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a clock or watch) To run fast.""My watch gains about two minutes every day, so I have to reset it often." "timetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA square or bevelled notch cut out of a girder, binding joist, or other timber which supports a floor beam, so as to receive the end of the floor beam."The carpenter carefully cut the gains into the large support beam to hold the floor joists securely. "architecturebuildingmaterialtechnicalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading