Gain
Definition of Gain
Pronunciation: gānd | n. | 1. | (Arch.) A square or beveled notch cut out of a girder, binding joist, or other timber which supports a floor beam, so as to receive the end of the floor beam. | | a. | 1. | Convenient; suitable; direct; near; handy; dexterous; easy; profitable; cheap; respectable. | | n. | 1. | That which is gained, obtained, or acquired, as increase, profit, advantage, or benefit; - opposed to loss. | | 2. | The obtaining or amassing of profit or valuable possessions; acquisition; accumulation. | | v. t. | 1. | | | 1. | To get, as profit or advantage; to obtain or acquire by effort or labor; as, to gain a good living. | | 2. | To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition; as, to gain a battle; to gain a case at law; to gain a prize. | | 3. | To draw into any interest or party; to win to one's side; to conciliate. | | 4. | To reach; to attain to; to arrive at; as, to gain the top of a mountain; to gain a good harbor. | | 5. | To get, incur, or receive, as loss, harm, or damage. | | v. i. | 1. | To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress; as, the sick man gains daily. |
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