Pronunciation: /ɡeɪn/
noun the amount of profit made on an investment or business transaction
A1 I hope to gain new friends in my English class.
A2 She worked hard to gain the trust of her colleagues.
B1 The company saw a significant gain in profits after implementing new marketing strategies.
B2 The athlete trained rigorously to gain an edge over his competitors.
C1 The politician used unethical means to gain power and influence.
C2 The artist's work has gained international recognition and acclaim.
verb to obtain or acquire something desirable
A1 I gained a new friend at school.
A2 She gained valuable experience from her internship.
B1 The company gained market share after launching a new product.
B2 He gained recognition for his contributions to the project.
C1 The athlete gained a competitive edge through rigorous training.
C2 The politician gained popularity by connecting with voters on social media.
formal The company was able to gain a significant market share through strategic marketing efforts.
informal I'm hoping to gain some new skills by taking that online course.
slang I'm trying to gain some muscle at the gym so I can look ripped.
figurative Sometimes you have to lose in order to gain a new perspective on things.
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