gain
To get something good or useful.
To get or achieve something that is wanted, needed, or beneficial.
To get more of something like weight, speed, or money.
To become greater in amount, size, speed, or other measurable quality.
Something you get that is good for you or makes you have more.
An increase in amount, quantity, or advantage achieved.
To make an electronic signal stronger.
To increase the amplitude or strength of an electrical signal in electronics or audio systems.
- Base: gain
- Plural: gain, gains
- Base: gain
- 3rd Person Singular: gains
- Present Participle: gaining
- Past: gained
gain access to
1obtain permission or entry to something
To be able to enter or use something.
- You need a password to gain access to the system.
- He gained access to the archives after getting approval.
gain an advantage
1obtain a better position or benefit
To get a position or situation that helps you more than others.
- He studied hard to gain an advantage over other candidates.
- The team gained an advantage early in the game.
gain ground
1make progress or advance
To move forward or become more successful than before.
- Our team is gaining ground on the competition.
- The new product is gaining ground in the market.
gain ground
2make progress or advance
To move forward or become more successful.
- The idea is gaining ground among scientists.
- Our team gained ground in the second half.
gain momentum
1start developing faster or growing stronger
To begin moving faster or becoming more successful.
- 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
1effort is necessary for success
You must work hard and sometimes suffer to succeed.
- 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
2effort is needed to achieve results
If you want to improve or succeed, you must work hard and sometimes suffer.
- You have to study hard for the exam—no pain, no gain.
- I know training is tough, but no pain, no gain.