Dictionary definition · gain
noun
- a quantity that is added"there was an addition to property taxes this year"
- the advantageous quality of being beneficial
- the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
- the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
verb
- obtain"derive pleasure from one's garden"
- win something through one's efforts"I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"
- derive a benefit from"She profited from his vast experience"
- reach a destination, either real or abstract"We hit Detroit by noon"
- obtain advantages, such as points, etc."The home team was gaining ground"
- rise in rate or price"The stock market gained 24 points today"
- increase or develop"the peace movement gained momentum"
- earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages"How much do you make a month in your new job?"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).