Gain
/ɡeɪn/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:5 ptsWWF:7 pts4 letters
Definition of Gain
verb
- To acquire possession of.
"Looks like you've gained a new friend."
- To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.
"The sick man gains daily."
- To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition.
"to gain a battle; to gain a case at law"
- To increase.
- To be more likely to catch or overtake an individual.
"I'm gaining (on you)."
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loss