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Word: Gain
Speech Type: Verb
late 15th century (as a noun, originally in the sense ‘booty’): from Old French gaigne (noun), gaignier (verb), of Germanic origin
ɡeɪn
obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable)
Short Definition:obtain or secure something wanted
Examples:- we gained entry to the car in five seconds
- nothing would be gained by talking about it
- the process has gained the confidence of the industry
- their blend of acoustic folk pop gained them several chart hits
reach or arrive at (a destination)
Short Definition:reach or arrive at destination
Examples:- we gained the ridge
increase the amount or rate of (something, typically weight or speed)
Short Definition:increase amount or rate of
Examples:- I have gained weight over the years
Word: Gain
Speech Type: Noun
ɡeɪn
an increase in wealth or resources
Short Definition:increase in wealth or resources
Examples:- the pursuit of personal gain
- shares showed gains of up to 21 per cent
the factor by which power or voltage is increased in an amplifier or other electronic device, usually expressed as a logarithm
Short Definition:factor by which power is increased
Examples:- an amplifier of high gain
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