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Common collocations with gain in American Collocation

gain verb

US /ɡeɪn/

quickly

fast
quickly
rapidly

The Maudsley Hospital rapidly gained an international reputation for psychiatric teaching and research.

gradually

gradually
slowly
steadily

Aromatherapy has been steadily gaining credibility among the general public.

successfully

successfully

At the age of 15 he successfully gained a scholarship to the local art college.

very much

considerably
enormously

Britain has gained enormously from the skills and dedication of its immigrant workers.

when you know or learn something

experience
idea
information
insight
knowledge
qualification
understanding

Join us for a week to gain an idea of what it is like to work in a big office.

Students will be given the chance to gain an insight into business and entrepreneurship.

recognition

acceptance
credibility
popularity
recognition
reputation

This is a technique that is gaining popularity in this country.

confidence

confidence

I have gained more confidence since acting on stage.

right to go somewhere

access
entry

Hackers can gain access to data on files and read or tamper with confidential data.

speed, progress or development

momentum
speed

The conspiracy soon gained momentum.

weight or strength

strength
weight

He still needs to gain more weight and build up his muscles.

advantage

advantage

The seminar will focus on how innovation in design can help your business gain a competitive advantage over your competitors.