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Definition gain in British English

gain verb

verb
/ɡeɪn/

▪ acceptance, confidence, experience, ideas, information, insight, popularity, recognition, understanding

1

to get or achieve something, usually as a result of a lot of effort

Example

Extremist political parties gained 11% of the vote.

Example

Bolivia gained independence from Spain in 1825.

Example

She gained a first in her French degree.

Example

He gained entry to the building by showing a fake pass.

Synonyms and related words
get come by accept
1.1

to get more of something, usually as a result of a gradual process

Example

Her theories have only recently gained acceptance.

Example

She hopes to gain experience by working abroad for a year.

Example

The property has gained steadily in value since they bought it.

Example

I've gained a lot of weight this winter.

Example

The toboggan sped down the hill, gaining momentum.

Synonyms and related words
get come by accept
2

to get a benefit or advantage for yourself

Example

There is a lot to be gained from schools working together.

Example

We should act immediately. There is nothing to be gained from waiting.

Example

Whether you succeed or fail, you are sure to gain from the experience.

Example

When the business is sold, all the brothers stand to gain.

Synonyms and related words
benefit get gain
3

if shares or the markets gain, the value of shares increases

Example

The Nikkei index gained 45 points.

Example

BA shares gained overnight.

Synonyms and related words
bear bearish bear market
4

if a clock gains, it operates too fast so that the time it shows is later than the actual time

Example

The clock on my computer gains a minute every day.

Synonyms and related words
gain keep time lose
5

to arrive at a place, especially one that is difficult to reach

Example

They finally gained the summit.

Synonyms and related words
arrive enter reach
Definition gain in British English