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How to pronounce gain
Say it like this: /ˈɡeɪn/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does gain mean?
verbTo acquire possession of.
“Looks like you’ve gained a new friend.”
To 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.”
To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition.
“to gain a battle; to gain a case at law”
nounThe act of gaining; acquisition.
“People are more willing to take a risk to avoid a loss than to make a gain.”
The thing or things gained.
“Everyone shall share in the gains.”
The factor by which a signal is multiplied.
prepAgainst.
adjStraight, direct; near; short.
“the gainest way”
Suitable; convenient; ready.
Easy; tolerable; handy, dexterous.
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