Gained Gain ɡeɪn Managed Access Extra Examples Verb

• they managed to gain access to secret files.
• how did the thieves gain entry?
• the country gained its independence ten years ago.
• the party gained over 50 per cent of the vote.

gain

Verb Forms

1. to obtain or win something, especially something that you need or want
• They managed to gain access to secret files.
• How did the thieves gain entry?
• The country gained its independence ten years ago.
• The party gained over 50 per cent of the vote.
• Police officers quickly gained control of the situation.
• Labour finally gained power in 1997.
• I gained an insight into the work of a journalist.
• He has gained a reputation for unpredictable behaviour.
• Her unusual talent gained her worldwide recognition.

Extra Examples

• We managed to gain entry through a back window.
• Protesters tried to gain access to the palace.
• His ideas gradually gained acceptance.
• Husbands and wives of British nationals do not automatically gain citizenship.
2. to obtain an advantage or benefit from something or from doing something
• The firm is hoping to gain an advantage over its competitors.
• What do you hope to gain by this?
• There is nothing to be gained from delaying the decision.
• Consumers have gained from the increased competition.
• If the proposal goes ahead, we all stand to gain.

Extra Examples

• I don't think there's anything to be gained from this course of action.
• Consumers have certainly gained from the increased competition in the telecommunications industry.
• The industry will gain enormously from the new proposals.
• We all gained a lot from the experience.
• Why not give it a go? You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
3. to gradually get more of something
• As you gain experience, you will grow in confidence.
• I've gained weight recently.
• The campaign continues to gain momentum.
• to gain understanding/knowledge
• He has gained support from major figures in the industry.
• to gain popularity/acceptance

Extra Examples

• She has gained confidence since the World Championships.
• The economic recovery will soon gain traction.
4. to go too fast (by a particular amount of time)
• OPPOSITE lose
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• My watch gains two minutes every 24 hours.
5. to increase in value
• The shares gained 14p to 262p.
• The euro gained against the dollar again today.
6. to reach a place, usually after a lot of effort
• At last she gained the shelter of the forest.
• Heavy fighting began as they gained the river.
7. to become more powerful or successful
• Sterling continues to gain ground against the dollar.
8. to delay something so that you can have more time to make a decision, deal with a problem, etc.
9. used to say that you have to take risks if you want to achieve things and be successful

Word Origin

• late 15th cent. (as a noun, originally in the sense ‘booty’): from Old French gaigne (noun), gaignier (verb), of Germanic origin.