English / word
gain
noun, verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to obtain, acquire, or increase something useful or advantageous; an increase or benefit
In context
01
I gain weight during Eid.
02
Students gain confidence by speaking.
Synonyms
get,increase,benefit
Antonyms
lose,surrender,forfeit
Collocations
gain experience,gain weight,gain knowledge
Verb forms
Past: gained · Past participle: gained · -ing: gaining