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GAIN

(noun, verb, prep., adj., adverb)
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There are 21 meanings of the word Gain.

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Gain - as a noun

A quantity that is added

Example: "There was an addition to property taxes this year"

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The advantageous quality of being beneficial

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The amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input

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The amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating

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Gain - as a verb

Obtain

Example: "Derive pleasure from one's garden"

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Win something through one's efforts

Example: "I acquired a passing knowledge of chinese"

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Derive a benefit from

Example: "She profited from his vast experience"

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Reach a destination, either real or abstract

Example: "We hit detroit by noon"

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    Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

    Example: "The home team was gaining ground"

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      Rise in rate or price

      Example: "The stock market gained 24 points today"

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      Increase or develop

      Example: "The peace movement gained momentum"

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      Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

      Example: "How much do you make a month in your new job?"

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      Increase (one's body weight)

      Example: "She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising"

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      Gain - as a preposition

      Against.

      Gain - as an adjective

      Straight, direct; near; short.

      Example: "The gainest way"

      Suitable; convenient; ready.

      Easy; tolerable; handy, dexterous.

      Honest; respectable; moderate; cheap.

      Gain - as an adverb

      Straightly; quickly; by the nearest way or means.

      Suitably; conveniently; dexterously; moderately.

      Tolerably; fairly.

      Example: "Gain quiet (= fairly/pretty quiet)"

      Example Sentences

      "He worked hard to achieve financial gain."
      "Regular exercise can lead to weight gain."
      "The company recorded a substantial gain in profits."
      "She made great educational gains during her time in college."
      "The politician promised to bring about social and economic gains."
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      Word Game Points

      Is GAIN a valid Scrabble word?
      Yes, gain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
      US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

      GAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

      Is GAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
      Yes, gain is valid for Words With Friends
      Valid Word
      GAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

      Is GAIN a valid WordFeud word?
      Yes, gain is valid for WordFeud
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      GAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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