gain
gb/ɡˈeɪn/ us/ɡˈeɪn/
A2
Anglais
~ 2700
Sens
0 sens
Verbe
B1
action
1
obtain or achieve something
To get something good or useful.
Schéma d’usage :
to gain [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'gain' with 'win'. 'Gain' is used for things like skills, experience, or benefits, not competitions.
Synonymes
obtain (More formal and neutral, commonly used in official contexts.)
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acquire (Often implies a process of getting something, sometimes through effort.)
Antonymes
lose (Means to no longer have something you once had.)
Collocations
gain experience
|gain knowledge
|gain access
|gain control
|gain support
Thèmes
business
|daily life
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She hopes to gain more experience in the new job.
- He gained access to the building with his ID card.
- The team gained control of the ball.
- We gained valuable insights from the survey.
- He gained confidence after giving several speeches.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I want to gain more friends.
- She gained a new skill.
- We gained help from our teacher.
- He gained trust from his boss.
Verbe
A2
action
2
increase in amount or size
To get more of something like weight, speed, or money.
Schéma d’usage :
to gain [amount/measurement]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may incorrectly use 'grow' instead of 'gain' for weight or speed increases.
Synonymes
increase (A more general term for becoming greater in amount.)
Antonymes
lose (Means to decrease in amount, weight, or size.)
Collocations
gain weight
|gain speed
|gain strength
|gain value
Thèmes
health
|sports
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- I've gained five kilograms since last year.
- The train is gaining speed as it leaves the station.
- The company has gained value in the stock market.
- She quickly gained strength after her illness.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I gained two kilos.
- The car gains speed on the road.
- He gained more money this year.
- The plant gains height each week.
Nom
B1
entity
3
increase or advantage obtained
Something you get that is good for you or makes you have more.
Synonymes
benefit (Focuses more on the positive effect rather than the amount increased.)
Antonymes
loss (The opposite of an increase; when you have less than before.)
Collocations
make a gain
|profit and gain
|health gains
Thèmes
business
|finance
|daily life
Exemples
- The company reported strong gains in revenue this quarter.
- Exercise can lead to health gains.
- There were only small gains from the investment.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I made a gain at work.
- The team had a big gain in points.
- We saw gains in our sales.
Verbe
technical
B2
action
4
amplify a signal's strength
To make an electronic signal stronger.
Synonymes
amplify (Emphasizes making something louder or stronger electronically.)
Antonymes
attenuate (Means to reduce the strength of a signal.)
Collocations
signal gain
|gain control
Thèmes
technology
|audio engineering
|science
Exemples
- Adjust the knob to gain the microphone input.
- The amplifier can gain weak signals for better clarity.
- You can set the gain level on the mixer.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Turn the knob to gain the sound.
- We gain the signal before sending it.
- The radio gains weak signals.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
gain
API
GB/ɡˈeɪn/
US/ɡˈeɪn/
Syllabes et accentuation
gain (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (gain)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: gain
- Plural: gain, gains
Verb
- Base: gain
- 3rd Person Singular: gains
- Present Participle: gaining
- Past: gained
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- You have to study hard for the exam—no pain, no gain.
- I know training is tough, but no pain, no gain.