Gain

noun

ɡeɪn

Noun

a quantity that is added
“they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks”
Similar:Addition Increase
the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
Similar:Amplification
Type of:IncrementIncrease
the advantageous quality of being beneficial
Similar:Profit
Type of:VantageAdvantage
the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
Type of:AmountSum

increase or develop
“the peace movement gained momentum”
Similar:Gather
Type of:Increase
increase (one's body weight)
“She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising”
Type of:Turn
rise in rate or price
“The stock market gained 24 points today”
Similar:Advance
Type of:ClimbRiseMount
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
“The home team was gaining ground”
Similar:Advance Win
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
Similar:Clear Earn MakeRealiseRealize
Type of:AcquireGet
win something through one's efforts
Similar:AcquireWin
Type of:AcquireGet
obtain
Similar:Derive
Type of:Obtain
derive a benefit from
Similar:Benefit Profit
Type of:AcquireGet
reach a destination, either real or abstract
Similar:Attain Hit Make Reach