Definition of Gain
Gain
Gain


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To obtain or acquire something, especially as a result of effort or hard work.

e.g. She worked hard to gain admission to her top-choice college.

(noun)
that which has been acquired;

e.g. He began to acquire ill-gotten gains from the moment he first got attention as a young writer.

(verb)
to attract or cause to attract;

e.g. He began to gain a lot of attention after his first song was ranked #1 on the charts.

(verb)
to benefit;

e.g. She hoped to gain from this business deal.

(verb)
to arrive or reach a place;

e.g. We gained the park at noon, just in time for a nice picnic.

(noun)
an increase or profit;

e.g. What is your personal gain from your experience as an intern?



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  • "The more credit you give away, the more will come back to you. The more you help others, the more they will want to help you." -- Brian Tracy

  • "The more credit you give, the better it reflects on you." -- Gail Hirschorn Evans



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