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gain

UK
/ɡeɪn/
US
/ɡeɪn/
gain back

Translations

gainverb
gained
Past Simple
gained
Past Participle
gaining
Gerund
UK
/ɡeɪn/
US
/ɡeɪn/
gagnerDans le sens d’obtenir, d’acquérir ou de tirer un avantage.
She gained a lot of experience working in the industry.
Elle a gagné beaucoup d’expérience en travaillant dans ce secteur.
augmenterDans le sens d’augmenter en quantité, en taille ou en degré.
The stock gained 5% in value over the last month.
L’action a augmenté de 5 % en valeur au cours du mois dernier.
atteindreDans le sens d’arriver à une destination, souvent avec effort.
They gained the summit after a long and arduous climb.
Ils ont atteint le sommet après une longue et difficile ascension.
avancerSe dit d’une montre ou d’une horloge qui avance.
This cheap wristwatch gains nearly five minutes every day.
Cette montre bon marché avance de près de cinq minutes par jour.
Synonyms
acquire
obtain
secure
attain
procure
win
earn
collect
derive
fetch
Antonyms
lose
gainnoun
gains
pl
UK
/ɡeɪn/
US
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The company reported a significant gain in profits this quarter.
L’entreprise a enregistré un gain important de ses bénéfices ce trimestre.
progrèsDans le sens d’amélioration ou de progrès dans un domaine.
The athlete's gain in speed was noticeable after months of training.
Les progrès de l’athlète en vitesse étaient notables après des mois d’entraînement.
gainEn électronique, pour désigner l’amplification d’un signal.
The technician adjusted the gain to improve the sound quality.
Le technicien a réglé le gain pour améliorer la qualité du son.
Additional translations
avantageDans le sens d’un bénéfice ou d’un atout obtenu.
Synonyms
increase
advantage
benefit
profit
acquisition
addition
improvement
Antonyms
loss

Definitions

gainverb
To obtain or secure something desired, favorable, or profitable.
She gained a lot of experience working in the industry.
To increase in amount, size, or degree.
The stock gained 5% in value over the last month.
To reach or arrive at a destination, especially with effort.
They gained the summit after a long and arduous climb.
Of a timepiece, to run fast, showing a time later than the correct time.
This cheap wristwatch gains nearly five minutes every day.
gainnoun
An increase in wealth, resources, or advantage.
The company reported a significant gain in profits this quarter.
The act of acquiring or receiving something beneficial.
His gain from the investment was substantial.
An improvement or advancement in a particular area.
The athlete's gain in speed was noticeable after months of training.
The amount by which a signal is amplified in electronics.
The technician adjusted the gain to improve the sound quality.
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