gain

Meanings

• noun, verb

  An increase in quantity, value, or degree; a profit or advantage; a net addition to the existing stock or resources.

  - "The company reported a gain of $5 million in profits this quarter."
  - "After a long struggle, John finally gained the respect of his peers."
  - "The patient's condition showed a significant gain in improvement."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡeɪn/
   
   
   
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2. /ɡeɪn/
   
   
   
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3. /ɡeɪn/
   
   
   
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4. /ɡeɪn/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

loss

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gain
pain , strain , gain , remain , sustain

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. gain (Scots) : a reward for services or efforts
   

2. gain (Australian English) : to cheat or deceive someone
   

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Variants

List of all variants of gain that leads to same result
gain , gains , gain ground , gained , gained ground , gainer , gainers , gaining , gaining ground , gains ground , gain ground on , gain on , gained on , gaining on , gains on , gain the lead , gain time , gain weight , capital gain , capital gains , no gain without pain , no pain , no gain

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

gains (plural noun), gains (verb, third person singular present tense), gained (verb, past tense), gaining (verb, present participle)

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English gæn, gainan, meaning 'to get, obtain, acquire.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gain' is also used in electronics to describe the amplification of electrical signals.

2. The word 'gain' is derived from the Old English word 'gæn', which means 'to get, obtain, or acquire'.

3. The phrase 'to gain the world but lose one's soul' is a common idiom that emphasizes the importance of moral values over material possessions.

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Related Concepts

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1. profit: An increase in value or money that is gained, often from a business or investment.

2. revenue: The total amount of money earned by a business or organization.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gain' is often used as a theme, representing the pursuit of wealth or success. In art, the concept of 'gain' is depicted in various forms, such as the accumulation of treasure or the attainment of fame. In music, 'gain' refers to the amplification of sound signals in audio engineering.

How to Memorize "gain"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale tipping towards you, representing the idea of gaining something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gain' with the concept of 'progress' or 'advancement'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase, such as 'Gathering Achievements In Numerous Cases' to help remember the definition of 'gain'.

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