1. • noun - a quantity that is added
   • noun - the advantageous quality of being beneficial
   • noun - the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
   • noun - the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
   • verb - obtain
   • verb - win something through one's efforts
   • verb - derive a benefit from
   • verb - reach a destination, either real or abstract
   • verb - obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
   • verb - rise in rate or price
   • verb - increase or develop
   • verb - earn on some commercial or business transaction
   • verb - increase (one's body weight)
2. • To come into possession or use of; acquire: gained a small fortune in real estate; gained important information about the enemy’s plans.
   • To attain in competition or struggle; win: gained a decisive victory; gained control of the company.
   • To obtain through effort or merit; achieve: gain recognition; gain a hearing for the proposal.
   • To secure as profit or reward; earn: gain a living; gain extra credits in school.
   • To manage to achieve an increase of: a movement that gained strength; gained wisdom with age.
   • To increase by (a specific amount): gained 15 pounds; the market gained 30 points.
   • See Synonyms at reach.
   • To become fast by (a specified amount of time).
   • To increase; grow: gained in experience and maturity; a painting that gained in value.
   • To become better; improve: gaining in health.
   • To obtain a profit or advantage; benefit: stood to gain politically by his opponent’s blunder.
   • To close a gap; get closer: The runners in the back were steadily gaining on the leader.
   • To increase a lead.
   • To put on weight: I began to gain when I went off my diet.
   • To operate or run fast.
   • Something gained or acquired: territorial gains.
   • Progress; advancement: The country made social and political gains under the new government.
   • The act of acquiring; attainment.
   • An increase in amount or degree: a gain in operating income.
   • An increase in signal power, voltage, or current by an amplifier, expressed as the ratio of output to input.
   • To run too fast.
   • To delay or prolong something until a desired event occurs.
   • To cut out a gain in.
   • To join by or fit into a gain.
3. • v - to come into possession of

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