gain
gb/ɡˈeɪn/ us/ɡˈeɪn/
A2
English
~ 2700
szerez, nő, gyorsul, hízik, növekedés, előny, nyereség, erősít, felerősít
VERB
B1
1
szerez
B1
Usage pattern:
to gain [something]
She hopes to gain more experience in the new job.
Reméli, hogy több tapasztalatot szerez az új munkahelyén.
He gained access to the building with his ID card.
Az azonosítókártyájával hozzáférést szerzett az épülethez.
The team gained control of the ball.
We gained valuable insights from the survey.
He gained confidence after giving several speeches.
Learner examples
I want to gain more friends.
Szeretnék több barátot szerezni.
She gained a new skill.
Új készséget szerzett.
We gained help from our teacher.
He gained trust from his boss.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gain' with 'win'. 'Gain' is used for things like skills, experience, or benefits, not competitions.
Meaning
obtain or achieve something
Collocations
gain experience
|gain knowledge
|gain access
|gain control
|gain support
Synonyms
obtain (More formal and neutral, commonly used in official contexts.)
|
acquire (Often implies a process of getting something, sometimes through effort.)
Antonyms
lose (Means to no longer have something you once had.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To get something good or useful.
To get or achieve something that is wanted, needed, or beneficial.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to gain [amount/measurement]
I've gained five kilograms since last year.
Tavaly óta öt kilót híztam.
The train is gaining speed as it leaves the station.
A vonat egyre gyorsul, ahogy elhagyja az állomást.
The company has gained value in the stock market.
She quickly gained strength after her illness.
Learner examples
I gained two kilos.
Két kilót híztam.
The car gains speed on the road.
Az autó gyorsul az úton.
He gained more money this year.
The plant gains height each week.
Common mistake:
Learners may incorrectly use 'grow' instead of 'gain' for weight or speed increases.
Meaning
increase in amount or size
Collocations
gain weight
|gain speed
|gain strength
|gain value
Synonyms
increase (A more general term for becoming greater in amount.)
Antonyms
lose (Means to decrease in amount, weight, or size.)
Themes
health
|sports
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To get more of something like weight, speed, or money.
To become greater in amount, size, speed, or other measurable quality.
NOUN
B1
3
The company reported strong gains in revenue this quarter.
A vállalat jelentős bevételnövekedésről számolt be ebben a negyedévben.
Exercise can lead to health gains.
A testmozgás egészségügyi előnyökkel járhat.
There were only small gains from the investment.
Learner examples
I made a gain at work.
Előrelépést értem el a munkahelyemen.
The team had a big gain in points.
A csapat pontszáma jelentősen nőtt.
We saw gains in our sales.
Meaning
increase or advantage obtained
Collocations
make a gain
|profit and gain
|health gains
Synonyms
benefit (Focuses more on the positive effect rather than the amount increased.)
Antonyms
loss (The opposite of an increase; when you have less than before.)
Themes
business
|finance
|daily life
Definition
Something you get that is good for you or makes you have more.
An increase in amount, quantity, or advantage achieved.
VERB
B2
TECHNICAL
4
Adjust the knob to gain the microphone input.
Állítsd be a gombot, hogy növeld a mikrofon bemeneti jelét.
The amplifier can gain weak signals for better clarity.
Az erősítő képes felerősíteni a gyenge jeleket a jobb érthetőség érdekében.
You can set the gain level on the mixer.
Learner examples
Turn the knob to gain the sound.
Tekerd el a gombot, hogy felerősítsd a hangot.
We gain the signal before sending it.
A jelet elküldés előtt felerősítjük.
The radio gains weak signals.
Meaning
amplify a signal's strength
Collocations
signal gain
|gain control
Synonyms
amplify (Emphasizes making something louder or stronger electronically.)
Antonyms
attenuate (Means to reduce the strength of a signal.)
Themes
technology
|audio engineering
|science
Definition
To make an electronic signal stronger.
To increase the amplitude or strength of an electrical signal in electronics or audio systems.
Grammar
Dictionary form
gain
IPA
GB/ɡˈeɪn/
US/ɡˈeɪn/
Syllables & stress
gain (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (gain)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: gain
- Plural: gain, gains
Verb
- Base: gain
- 3rd Person Singular: gains
- Present Participle: gaining
- Past: gained
Word family
Forms
gains
noun
gaining
verb
gained
verb
Core family
regain
verb B2
Related words
gainer
noun
Advanced or less common
gainful
adjective
gainfully
adverb
Expressions
gain access to
1/ɡˈeɪn ˈæksˌɛs tə/
fixed phrase
obtain permission or entry to something
To be able to enter or use something.
Examples
- You need a password to gain access to the system.
- He gained access to the archives after getting approval.
gain an advantage
1/ɡˈeɪn ən ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
obtain a better position or benefit
To get a position or situation that helps you more than others.
Examples
- He studied hard to gain an advantage over other candidates.
- The team gained an advantage early in the game.
gain ground
1/ɡˈeɪn ɡɹˈaʊnd/
idiom
make progress or advance
To move forward or become more successful than before.
Examples
- Our team is gaining ground on the competition.
- The new product is gaining ground in the market.
gain ground
2/ɡˈeɪn ɡɹˈaʊnd/
idiom
make progress or advance
To move forward or become more successful.
Examples
- The idea is gaining ground among scientists.
- Our team gained ground in the second half.
gain momentum
1/ɡˈeɪn moʊmˈɛntəm/
fixed phrase
start developing faster or growing stronger
To begin moving faster or becoming more successful.
Examples
- The campaign is gaining momentum as election day approaches.
- The movement began on campus but really gained momentum after it went viral online.
- His career began to gain momentum after the award.
- His small business gained momentum once customers started recommending it to friends.
no pain, no gain
1/nˈoʊ pˈeɪn | nˈoʊ ɡˈeɪn/
idiom
informal
effort is necessary for success
You must work hard and sometimes suffer to succeed.
Examples
- I don't like running, but no pain, no gain.
- She reminds her students that no pain, no gain when preparing for exams.
no pain, no gain
2/nˈoʊ pˈeɪn | nˈoʊ ɡˈeɪn/
idiom
effort is needed to achieve results
If you want to improve or succeed, you must work hard and sometimes suffer.
Examples
- You have to study hard for the exam—no pain, no gain.
- I know training is tough, but no pain, no gain.