gain
Translation
to get, to obtain, to increase
Examples
He hopes to gain more experience.
He hopes to gain more experience.
I've gained weight recently.
I've gained weight recently.
The car gained speed quickly.
The car gained speed quickly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to obtain or win (sth.) useful or wanted He hopes to gain more experience.
((sth.)) to increase in weight, speed, or height I've gained weight recently.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obtain, acquire, earn; Antonyms: lose, forfeit
Etymology
From Old French 'gaignier' (to earn, win).
Memory Tips
Remember the phrase 'no pain, no gain'. It is also used as a noun for 'profit' or 'increase'.