Definitions
1.nounThe act of gaining; acquisition.
2.nounWhat is gained.
3.nounThe factor by which a signal is multiplied.
4.verbTo acquire possession of."Looks like you've gained a new friend."
5.verbTo 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."
6.verbTo come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition."to gain a battle; to gain a case at law"
7.verbTo increase.
8.verbTo be more likely to catch or overtake an individual."I'm gaining (on you)."
9.verbTo reach."to gain the top of a mountain"
10.verbTo draw into any interest or party; to win to one's side; to conciliate.
11.verbTo put on weight."I've been gaining."
12.verb(of a clock or watch) To run fast.