1. to get or obtain something valuable or desirable
2. to increase in amount, size, or degree
3. to reach or arrive at a place

1. an increase in amount, size, or degree
2. something valuable that is obtained or earned

Examples

• She hopes to gain experience working at the hospital.
• The stock market gained 50 points today.
• He gained weight over the holidays.
• The runners finally gained the summit after hours of climbing.
• The company reported significant gains this quarter.
• Her gain in confidence was obvious to everyone.
• The team’s gain of five yards moved them closer to the goal line.