(of a position, state, or form) To have acquired or assumed
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To have attained or achieved
To have received a particular treatment
To have come upon after searching, study, or effort
(of a position, state, or form) To have acquired or assumed
To have gained or profited from financially
“You can gain valuable knowledge and experience through networking with others.”
Past tense for to benefit from
“Many shrewd individuals may actually gain from this natural disaster.”
Past tense for to develop, increase or grow rapidly
“My muscles would gain in size and strength once I started going to the gym.”
Past tense for to acquire more of something
“It is normal and healthy to gain weight gradually over the course of a pregnancy.”
Past tense for to catch up on
“In soccer, our talented and driven team continues to gain on the rest of the world.”
Past tense for to acquire the support of
“The opposition party was able to gain a large number of supporters through their rallies.”
Past tense for to become healthy again after illness or sickness
“Alex is steadily gaining after his recent bout with migraine and should be back on his feet again soon.”
Having been gained or earned into one's possession
Having been gained through achievement or victory
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