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Meaning of the word gaining in English

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gaining

Verb

1.

obtain or secure (something desired, favorable, or profitable).

Example:
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the process has gained the confidence of the industry
Synonym:
obtaingetacquirecome byprocuresecureattainachieveearnwincaptureclinchpick upcarry offreapgatherreceivelandbagpotscoopwangleswingscorenabcollarcophookget hold ofwalk away withwalk off with
Synonym:
lose
2.

increase the amount or rate of (something, typically weight or speed).

Example:
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I have gained weight over the years
Synonym:
put onadd onbuild up
Synonym:
lose
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