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Meaning of the word gains in English

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gains

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:
obtain get acquire come by procure secure attain achieve earn win capture clinch pick up carry off reap gather receive land bag pot scoop wangle swing score nab collar cop hook get hold of walk away with walk off with
Antonym:
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 on add on build up
Antonym:
lose

Noun

an increase in wealth or resources.

Example:
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the mayor was accused of using municipal funds for personal gain
Synonym:
profit earnings income advantage benefit reward emolument yield return winnings receipts proceeds dividend interest percentage takings pickings cut take rake-off divvy whack
Antonym:
loss
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gain gain on capital gain gain ground capital gains tax