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gaining

/ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/

VERB

1. Acquiring or obtaining possession

Getting, acquiring, or securing possession of something through effort, opportunity, or action.

1.1. Acquiring or obtaining something

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

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  • She was gaining confidence with every successful presentation.
  • Through consistent effort, she was gaining new skills and knowledge in her chosen field.

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2. Receiving an advantage or making a profit

Obtaining an advantage, benefit, or profit, becoming wealthier, or making progress in one's interests, health, or happiness.

2.1. Earning money or financial profit

Obtaining financial returns, income, or profit through business, employment, or investment.

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  • losing
  • paying
  • forfeiting
  • unprofitable
  • poor

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  • The business was gaining substantial profits from its international expansion.
  • Investors were gaining significant returns from their long-term investments.

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2.2. Obtaining an advantage or benefit

Receiving a favorable result, improving one's position, or benefiting from an experience or situation.

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  • benefiting
  • profiting
  • improving
  • advancing
  • progressing
  • enhancing
  • enriching
  • thriving
  • flourishing
  • prospering

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  • The organization was gaining valuable experience through its international projects.
  • The students were gaining knowledge and confidence through practical training.

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3. Winning or achieving victory

Coming out as a winner or victor in a competition, contest, or struggle, or obtaining something through competition.

3.1. Winning competitions or contests

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

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  • The team was gaining ground in the competition after a series of impressive victories.
  • The athlete was gaining recognition for consistently outperforming her rivals.

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4. Increasing in amount, size, or intensity

Becoming greater in quantity, size, value, strength, or intensity.

4.1. Increasing in quantity or size

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

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  • The stock market was gaining momentum after a series of positive economic reports.
  • The explorers were gaining altitude as they climbed the steep mountain.

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4.2. Increasing in strength or intensity

Becoming more powerful, pronounced, or intense over time.

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  • The storm was gaining strength as it moved toward the coast.
  • The campaign was gaining momentum after receiving widespread public support.

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5. Becoming more likely to catch or overtake someone

Getting 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 between oneself and someone who is ahead.

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

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6. Reaching a place or destination

Arriving at or reaching 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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  • The hikers were gaining the summit after several hours of climbing.
  • The expedition was gaining the northern shore after days at sea.

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  • approaching
  • arrival
  • access
  • destination
  • travel

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7. Winning someone's support or bringing them to one's side

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

7.1. Persuading someone to support a cause

Winning someone's agreement, confidence, cooperation, or support through persuasion and influence.

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  • persuading
  • convincing
  • cajoling
  • coaxing
  • blandishing
  • bringing around
  • bringing round
  • influencing
  • swaying
  • inducing
  • enticing
  • wheedling
  • overpersuading

Antonyms

  • dissuading
  • discouraging
  • deterring
  • opposing
  • rejecting

Examples

  • The candidate was gaining support from voters through persuasive speeches.
  • The manager was gaining the confidence of employees through open communication.

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  • conciliating
  • alluring
  • approval
  • agreement
  • cooperation
  • assent

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8. Putting on weight

Increasing 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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  • He was gaining weight after changing his eating habits.
  • The athlete was gaining muscle through regular strength training.

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

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9. A clock or watch running 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 was gaining several minutes every week.
  • Her wristwatch was gaining time and needed to be adjusted.

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  • timekeeping
  • clock
  • watch
  • timekeeping accuracy

NOUN

10. Profit or financial gain

The money, profit, or advantage obtained from an activity, investment, or transaction.

10.1. Financial profit or returns

Money or financial benefits obtained through business, investment, or other economic activities.

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  • The investors were pleased with the gaining from their successful business venture.

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