gain - Meaning in Konkani

gain - Meaning in Konkani

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Definitions and Meaning of gain in English

gain noun

1. the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
2. the advantageous quality of being beneficial
3. the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
4. a quantity that is added

   Examples

   • "there was an addition to property taxes this year"
   • "they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks"

gain verb

1. increase (one's body weight)

   Example

   • "She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising"
2. increase or develop

   Examples

   • "the car gathers speed"
   • "the peace movement gained momentum"
3. rise in rate or price

   Example

   • "The stock market gained 24 points today"
4. obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

   Examples

   • "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"
   • "The home team was gaining ground"
   • "win points"
5. reach a destination, either real or abstract

   Examples

   • "I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts"
   • "The water reached the doorstep"
   • "We barely made it to the finish line"
   • "We hit Detroit by noon"
6. win something through one's efforts

   Examples

   • "Gain an understanding of international finance"
   • "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"
   • "win someone's confidence and friendship"
7. earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

   Examples

   • "He clears $5,000 each month"
   • "How much do you make a month in your new job?"
   • "She earns a lot in her new job"
   • "this merger brought in lots of money"
8. derive a benefit from

   Example

   • "She profited from his vast experience"
9. obtain

   Example

   • "derive pleasure from one's garden"

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