Gain (Verb)
Meaning 1
Derive a benefit from; "She profited from his vast experience".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 2
Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; "The home team was gaining ground"; "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"; "win points".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 3
Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "How much do you make a month in your new job?"; "She earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "He clears $5,000 each month".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 4
Obtain; "derive pleasure from one's garden".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 5
Rise in rate or price; "The stock market gained 24 points today".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 6
Win something through one's efforts; "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"; "win someone's confidence and friendship".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 7
Increase or develop; "the peace movement gained momentum"; "the car gathers speed".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 8
Reach a destination, either real or abstract; "We hit Detroit by noon"; "The water reached the doorstep"; "We barely made it to the finish line"; "I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.