Examples: there was an addition to property taxes this year they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
Examples: derive pleasure from one's garden
Examples: I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese Gain an understanding of international finance
Examples: She profited from his vast experience
Examples: We hit Detroit by noon The water reached the doorstep We barely made it to the finish line I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts
Examples: The home team was gaining ground After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference
Examples: The stock market gained 24 points today
Examples: the peace movement gained momentum the car gathers speed
Examples: How much do you make a month in your new job? She earns a lot in her new job this merger brought in lots of money He clears $5,000 each month
Examples: She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising
gain (English)├── gain (Middle English (1100-1500))└── gayn (Middle English (1100-1500))
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