Definitions for the word "gain" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
A square or beveled notch cut out of a girder, binding joist, or other timber which supports a floor beam, so as to receive the end of the floor beam.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. a.
Convenient; suitable; direct; near; handy; dexterous; easy; profitable; cheap; respectable.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. t.
That which is gained, obtained, or acquired, as increase, profit, advantage, or benefit; -- opposed to loss.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. t.
The obtaining or amassing of profit or valuable possessions; acquisition; accumulation.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
To get, as profit or advantage; to obtain or acquire by effort or labor; as, to gain a good living.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition; as, to gain a battle; to gain a case at law; to gain a prize.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
To draw into any interest or party; to win to one's side; to conciliate.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
To reach; to attain to; to arrive at; as, to gain the top of a mountain; to gain a good harbor.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. n.
To get, incur, or receive, as loss, harm, or damage.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. v. i.
To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress; as, the sick man gains daily.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. v.
1 obtain or win (gain advantage; gain recognition). 2 acquire as profits etc., earn. 3 (often foll. By in) get more of, improve (gain momentum; gain in experience). 4 benefit, profit. 5 (of a clock etc.) Become fast; become fast by (a specified amount of time). 6 (often foll. By on, upon) come closer to a person or thing pursued. 7 a reclaim (land from the sea). B win (a battle). 8 reach (a desired place). n. 1 increase of wealth etc.; profit, improvement. 2 (in pl.) Sums of money got by trade etc. 3 increase in amount. gain ground 1 advance. 2 (foll. By on) catch up (a person pursued). [french from germanic]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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