Gainer

Pronunciation: /ˈɡeɪnər/

Definitions of gainer

noun a diving or gymnastics maneuver in which the athlete springs forward off one foot and completes a backward somersault before entering the water or landing

Example Sentences

A1 I am a gainer because I have gained five pounds this month.

A2 She is a gainer in the stock market, always making profitable investments.

B1 As a gainer in the fitness world, he always focuses on building muscle mass.

B2 The company was a gainer in the industry after launching their new product.

C1 The politician was a gainer in the election, securing a landslide victory.

C2 The artist's popularity continued to grow, making her a gainer in the art world.

Examples of gainer in a Sentence

formal The stock market gainer today was the technology sector.

informal She's been hitting the gym regularly and is already seeing some gains as a gainer.

slang I heard he's a gainer in the gaming community, always coming out on top.

figurative Being open to new experiences is a gainer in the journey of personal growth.

Grammatical Forms of gainer

• past tense: gained
• plural: gainers
• comparative: more gainful
• superlative: most gainful
• present tense: gain
• future tense: will gain
• perfect tense: have gained
• continuous tense: is gaining
• singular: gainer
• positive degree: gainful
• infinitive: to gain
• gerund: gaining
• participle: gained

Origin and Evolution of gainer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'gainer' is believed to have originated from the Old French word 'gaignier', which means 'to win or earn'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'gainer' has evolved to also refer to a type of acrobatic movement in diving or gymnastics where the body moves forward while rotating backward.