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gained

/ɡeɪnd/

VERB

1. To acquire possession of something

To obtain, acquire, or become the possessor of something through effort, opportunity, or action.

1.1. Obtaining or acquiring something

Getting or securing possession of something that was previously unavailable or not owned.

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  • After months of hard work, she gained the recognition she deserved for her contributions.
  • The student gained access to the research materials after receiving approval.

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2. To obtain an advantage, profit, or benefit

To receive or obtain an advantage, profit, or favorable result, or to make progress in health, happiness, or personal interests.

2.1. Earning profit or financial benefits

Obtaining money, income, or financial returns from business, investment, or other activities.

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  • lost
  • paid
  • forfeited
  • surrendered

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  • The company gained substantial profits from its successful international expansion.
  • The investors gained a considerable return from their long-term investments.

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2.2. Obtaining an advantage or benefit

Receiving something favorable from a situation, experience, or action, including an improvement in one's position or well-being.

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  • Through dedication to fitness, he gained muscle mass and improved his overall health.
  • With each experience, he gained valuable insights that shaped his perspective on life.

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3. To win or achieve victory

To come out as the winner or victor in a competition, contest, or struggle, or to obtain something through competition.

3.1. Winning a competition or contest

Achieving victory over competitors or successfully obtaining a result through competition.

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  • The team gained the championship after defeating its strongest rivals.
  • The athlete gained first place through consistent training and determination.

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4. To increase in amount, size, or intensity

To become greater in quantity, size, value, strength, or intensity.

4.1. Increasing in quantity or size

Becoming larger or greater in amount, number, volume, or physical dimensions.

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  • The company gained a larger market share after introducing its new product.
  • The population gained steadily over the following decade.

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4.2. Increasing in strength or intensity

Becoming more powerful, intense, pronounced, or influential over time.

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  • The storm gained intensity as it moved toward the coast.
  • The campaign gained momentum after receiving widespread public support.

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5. To become more likely to catch or overtake someone

To move closer to an individual or competitor ahead, reducing the distance between them and making it more likely to catch or overtake them.

5.1. Catching up with someone

Gradually reducing the distance or difference between oneself and someone who is ahead.

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  • approached
  • closed in on
  • caught up
  • drew closer
  • overtook

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Examples

  • The pursuing runner gained on the leader during the final lap.
  • The second-place cyclist gained on the frontrunner as the race approached its finish.

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6. To reach a place or destination

To arrive at or reach a particular place, point, or destination after traveling or making progress.

6.1. Reaching a destination

Arriving at a location, position, or endpoint after movement or effort.

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  • reached
  • attained
  • arrived at
  • got to
  • landed at

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Examples

  • After a difficult climb, the hikers gained the summit just before sunset.
  • The expedition gained the northern shore after several days at sea.

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  • approached
  • entered
  • accessed
  • arrived
  • destination

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7. To win someone over or bring them to one's side

To persuade someone to support, favor, or join a person, cause, group, or interest.

7.1. Winning someone's support or approval

Persuading someone to agree, cooperate, or become supportive through influence, encouragement, or appeal.

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  • won over
  • persuaded
  • convinced
  • brought around
  • brought round
  • cajoled
  • coaxed
  • influenced
  • swayed
  • induced

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  • dissuaded
  • discouraged
  • deterred
  • alienated

Examples

  • The candidate gained the support of several influential community leaders.
  • Through patient discussion, she gained the confidence and cooperation of her colleagues.

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  • conciliated
  • allured
  • enticed
  • blandished
  • overpersuaded

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8. To put on weight

To increase in body weight, usually as a result of changes in diet, activity, or physical condition.

8.1. Increasing body weight

Becoming heavier or adding body mass over a period of time.

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  • put on weight
  • fattened
  • bulked up
  • fleshed out
  • increased in weight

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  • lost weight
  • slimmed down
  • thinned

Examples

  • He gained several pounds during the winter months.
  • The athlete gained muscle mass through strength training.

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  • weight gain
  • body mass
  • bulk
  • fattening
  • weight increase

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9. For a clock or watch to run fast

To show a time later than the correct time because a clock or watch operates faster than it should.

9.1. A clock or watch advancing too quickly

Indicating more elapsed time than has actually passed because the timekeeping mechanism runs fast.

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  • The old clock gained several minutes every week.
  • Her wristwatch gained time overnight and needed to be adjusted.

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  • timekeeping
  • clock
  • watch
  • timekeeping accuracy
  • timekeeping error