Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Gaining.
How to pronounce gaining:
US
Gaining - as a noun
A quantity that is added
Example: "There was an addition to property taxes this year"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
addition10increase10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indefinite quantityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The advantageous quality of being beneficial
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
profit11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advantage14vantage11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amplification22Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase10increment13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
amount8amount of moneysum5sum of moneyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
loss4Gaining - as a verb
Obtain
Example: "Derive pleasure from one's garden"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
derive10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
obtain8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Win something through one's efforts
Example: "I acquired a passing knowledge of chinese"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acquire18win6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18get4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Derive a benefit from
Example: "She profited from his vast experience"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
benefit12profit11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18get4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reach a destination, either real or abstract
Example: "We hit detroit by noon"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrive atattain6hit6make10reach10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
Example: "The home team was gaining ground"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advance13gain groundget aheadmake headwaypull aheadwin6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
fall backRise in rate or price
Example: "The stock market gained 24 points today"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advance13Example Sentences
"She has been gaining weight since she started going to the gym."
"Our company is gaining market share against its competitors."
"He is gaining popularity as a singer."
"The team is gaining momentum with each win."
"I hope to start gaining more experience in my new job."
Word Game Points
Is GAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gaining is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GAINING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is GAINING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gaining is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGAINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is GAINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gaining is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGAINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
