noun
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The act of gaining; acquisition.
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What is gained.
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The factor by which a signal is multiplied.
verb
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To acquire possession of.
example
Looks like you've gained a new friend.
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To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.
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The sick man gains daily.
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To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition.
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to gain a battle; to gain a case at law
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To increase.
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To be more likely to catch or overtake an individual.
example
I'm gaining (on you).
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To reach.
example
to gain the top of a mountain
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To draw into any interest or party; to win to one's side; to conciliate.
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To put on weight.
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I've been gaining.
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(of a clock or watch) To run fast.
noun
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A square or bevelled 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.