Gaining

verb

/ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 7.9

Definitions

1.verbTo acquire possession of.

"Looks like you've gained a new friend."

2.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."

3.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"

4.verbTo increase.

5.verbTo be more likely to catch or overtake an individual.

"I'm gaining (on you)."

6.verbTo reach.

"to gain the top of a mountain"

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

8.verbTo put on weight.

"I've been gaining."

9.verb(of a clock or watch) To run fast.

10.nounGain; profit.