verb
Any advantage we gain today may be lost tomorrow
Have you gained from the transaction?
Her health has gained steadily since the cyst was removed
As we came to the finish line, Tom was gaining on me. Though he kept gaining, I won
I kept gaining on him till I was a mile ahead
After paddling for hours, we finally gained the shore
Shares gained again on the exchange
noun
What was your gain on the sale of the house? He has seen gains of 20 per cent on his investment
Each month has seen a gain in share prices
My gain was at the expense of their sacrifice
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