gain
gb/ɡˈeɪn/ us/ɡˈeɪn/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2700
szerez, nő, gyorsul, hízik, növekedés, előny, nyereség, erősít, felerősít
ΡΉΜΑ
B1
1
szerez
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gain' with 'win'. 'Gain' is used for things like skills, experience, or benefits, not competitions.
Σημασία
obtain or achieve something
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
gain experience
|gain knowledge
|gain access
|gain control
|gain support
Συνώνυμα
obtain (More formal and neutral, commonly used in official contexts.)
|
acquire (Often implies a process of getting something, sometimes through effort.)
Αντώνυμα
lose (Means to no longer have something you once had.)
Θέματα
business
|daily life
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To get something good or useful.
To get or achieve something that is wanted, needed, or beneficial.
ΡΉΜΑ
A2
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may incorrectly use 'grow' instead of 'gain' for weight or speed increases.
Σημασία
increase in amount or size
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
gain weight
|gain speed
|gain strength
|gain value
Συνώνυμα
increase (A more general term for becoming greater in amount.)
Αντώνυμα
lose (Means to decrease in amount, weight, or size.)
Θέματα
health
|sports
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To get more of something like weight, speed, or money.
To become greater in amount, size, speed, or other measurable quality.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Σημασία
increase or advantage obtained
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
make a gain
|profit and gain
|health gains
Συνώνυμα
benefit (Focuses more on the positive effect rather than the amount increased.)
Αντώνυμα
loss (The opposite of an increase; when you have less than before.)
Θέματα
business
|finance
|daily life
Ορισμός
Something you get that is good for you or makes you have more.
An increase in amount, quantity, or advantage achieved.
ΡΉΜΑ
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Σημασία
amplify a signal's strength
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
signal gain
|gain control
Συνώνυμα
amplify (Emphasizes making something louder or stronger electronically.)
Αντώνυμα
attenuate (Means to reduce the strength of a signal.)
Θέματα
technology
|audio engineering
|science
Ορισμός
To make an electronic signal stronger.
To increase the amplitude or strength of an electrical signal in electronics or audio systems.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
gain
IPA
GB/ɡˈeɪn/
US/ɡˈeɪn/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
gain (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (gain)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: gain
- Plural: gain, gains
Verb
- Base: gain
- 3rd Person Singular: gains
- Present Participle: gaining
- Past: gained
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
gains
noun
gaining
verb
gained
verb
Core family
regain
verb B2
Related words
gainer
noun
Advanced or less common
gainful
adjective
gainfully
adverb
Εκφράσεις
gain access to
1/ɡˈeɪn ˈæksˌɛs tə/
fixed phrase
obtain permission or entry to something
To be able to enter or use something.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- You have to study hard for the exam—no pain, no gain.
- I know training is tough, but no pain, no gain.