gain
- n a quantity that is added
they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks - n the advantageous quality of being beneficial
- n the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
- n the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
- v obtain
- v win something through one's efforts
- v derive a benefit from
- v reach a destination, either real or abstract
- v obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
The home team was gaining ground - v rise in rate or price
The stock market gained 24 points today - v increase or develop
the peace movement gained momentum - v earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
- v increase (one's body weight)
She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising
gaia
- n (Greek mythology) goddess of the earth and mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient mythology
gaillardia
- n any plant of western America of the genus Gaillardia having hairy leaves and long-stalked flowers in hot vibrant colors from golden yellow and copper to rich burgundy
gaillardia pulchella
- n annual of central United States having showy long-stalked yellow flower heads marked with scarlet or purple in the center
gainer
- n a person who gains weight
- n a person who gains (gains an advantage or gains profits)
she was clearly the gainer in that exchange - n a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward to complete a full backward somersault and enters the water feet first and facing away from the diving board