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gain

noun
  1. the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
    amplification
  2. the advantageous quality of being beneficial
    profit
  3. the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
  4. a quantity that is added
    increase
verb
  1. increase one's body weight
    “They gained 20 pounds when they stopped exercising.”
    put on
  2. increase or develop
    “the peace movement gained momentum”
    gather
  3. rise in rate or price
    “The stock market gained 24 points today”
    advance
  4. obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
    “The home team was gaining ground”
    advance
  5. reach a destination, either real or abstract
    hit
  6. win something through one's efforts
    winacquire
  7. earn on some commercial or business transaction
    make
  8. derive a benefit from
    benefitprofit
  9. obtain
    derive