gain
gb/ɡˈeɪn/ us/ɡˈeɪn/
A2
Англійська
~ 2700
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
B1
action
1
obtain or achieve something
To get something good or useful.
Модель уживання:
to gain [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gain' with 'win'. 'Gain' is used for things like skills, experience, or benefits, not competitions.
Синоніми
obtain (More formal and neutral, commonly used in official contexts.)
|
acquire (Often implies a process of getting something, sometimes through effort.)
Антоніми
lose (Means to no longer have something you once had.)
Словосполучення
gain experience
|gain knowledge
|gain access
|gain control
|gain support
Теми
business
|daily life
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I want to gain more friends.
- She gained a new skill.
- We gained help from our teacher.
- He gained trust from his boss.
Дієслово
A2
action
2
increase in amount or size
To get more of something like weight, speed, or money.
Модель уживання:
to gain [amount/measurement]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may incorrectly use 'grow' instead of 'gain' for weight or speed increases.
Синоніми
increase (A more general term for becoming greater in amount.)
Антоніми
lose (Means to decrease in amount, weight, or size.)
Словосполучення
gain weight
|gain speed
|gain strength
|gain value
Теми
health
|sports
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I gained two kilos.
- The car gains speed on the road.
- He gained more money this year.
- The plant gains height each week.
Іменник
B1
entity
3
increase or advantage obtained
Something you get that is good for you or makes you have more.
Синоніми
benefit (Focuses more on the positive effect rather than the amount increased.)
Антоніми
loss (The opposite of an increase; when you have less than before.)
Словосполучення
make a gain
|profit and gain
|health gains
Теми
business
|finance
|daily life
Приклади
- The company reported strong gains in revenue this quarter.
- Exercise can lead to health gains.
- There were only small gains from the investment.
Навчальні приклади
- I made a gain at work.
- The team had a big gain in points.
- We saw gains in our sales.
Дієслово
technical
B2
action
4
amplify a signal's strength
To make an electronic signal stronger.
Синоніми
amplify (Emphasizes making something louder or stronger electronically.)
Антоніми
attenuate (Means to reduce the strength of a signal.)
Словосполучення
signal gain
|gain control
Теми
technology
|audio engineering
|science
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- Turn the knob to gain the sound.
- We gain the signal before sending it.
- The radio gains weak signals.
Граматика
Словникова форма
gain
IPA
GB/ɡˈeɪn/
US/ɡˈeɪn/
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gain (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (gain)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: gain
- Plural: gain, gains
Verb
- Base: gain
- 3rd Person Singular: gains
- Present Participle: gaining
- Past: gained
Споріднені слова
Forms
gains
noun
gaining
verb
gained
verb
Core family
regain
verb B2
Related words
gainer
noun
Advanced or less common
gainful
adjective
gainfully
adverb
Вирази
gain access to
1/ɡˈeɪn ˈæksˌɛs tə/
fixed phrase
obtain permission or entry to something
To be able to enter or use something.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- You have to study hard for the exam—no pain, no gain.
- I know training is tough, but no pain, no gain.