English Dictionary

gain

/ɡeɪn/

verb

(transitive) To acquire possession of. / (intransitive) To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.

She worked hard to gain the trust of her colleagues.

意味（1）

(transitive) To acquire possession of.

Looks like you've gained a new friend.

意味（2）

(intransitive) To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.

The sick man gains daily.

意味（3）

(transitive, dated) To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition.

to gain a battle; to gain a case at law

意味（4）

(transitive) To increase.

Then they had bouts of wrestling and of cudgel play, so that every day they gained in skill and strength.

意味（5）

(intransitive) To be more likely to catch or overtake an individual.

I'm gaining (on you).

意味（6）

(transitive) To reach.

to gain the top of a mountain

意味（7）

To draw into any interest or party; to win to one's side; to conciliate.

If he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

意味（8）

(intransitive) To put on weight.

I've been gaining.

意味（9）

(of a clock or watch) To run fast.