Gain Definition
gain
noun
- a quantity that is added; "there was an addition to property taxes this year"; "they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks"
- the advantageous quality of being beneficial
- the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
- the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
verb
- obtain; "derive pleasure from one's garden"
- win something through one's efforts; "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"
- derive a benefit from; "She profited from his vast experience"
- 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"
- 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"
- rise in rate or price; "The stock market gained 24 points today"
- increase or develop; "the peace movement gained momentum"; "the car gathers speed"
- 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"
- increase (one's body weight); "She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising"
"Gain" in song lyrics
See how gain is used in real songs:
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"Do what we must to obtain monetery gain"
1200 Techniques — Eye of the Storm -
"That you feel upon Chap, cuz you plotting to gain"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel — Freestyle -
"Still hopin' your loss will be their gain"
2 Live Crew — You Got Larceny
Words that rhyme with gain
Usage tips for "gain"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "gain" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for gain to find words that pair well.