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Definition or meaning of the English word Gain
To reach; to attain to; to arrive at; as; to gain the top of a mountain; to gain a good harbor. (n.).
To get; incur; or receive; as loss; harm; or damage. (n.).
To draw into any interest or party; to win to one's side; to conciliate. (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. (n.).
To get; as profit or advantage; to obtain or acquire by effort or labor; as; to gain a good living. (n.).
The obtaining or amassing of profit or valuable possessions; acquisition; accumulation. (v. t.).
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. (v. i.).
Convenient; suitable; direct; near; handy; dexterous; easy; profitable; cheap; respectable. (a.).
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. (n.).
That which is gained; obtained; or acquired; as increase; profit; advantage; or benefit; -- opposed to loss. (v. t.).
Translations for the English word Gain
French Translation for the English word Gain is le gain[Noun] German Translation for the English word Gain is Gewinn[Noun] Portuguese Translation for the English word Gain is ganhamos
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