gain synonyms

gain

n.

  1. The act of increasing

    addition, accrual, accumulation, accretion; see accumulation 1, increase 1.

  2. Excess of returns over expenditures

    receipts, earnings, winnings; see addition 2, profit 2.

gain

v.

  1. To increase

    augment, expand, enlarge; see grow 1, increase 1.

  2. To advance

    progress, overtake, move forward; see advance 1.

  3. To win

    get, cash in on, obtain, earn; see obtain 1, win 1.

  4. To achieve

    attain, realize, reach; see achieve 2, succeed 1. See syn. study at achieve, obtain.

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