gain

NOUNVERB /ɡeɪn/
4 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH G

gain is a valid 4-letter word worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
G2A1I1N1
2 + 1 + 1 + 1 =5 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 10TRIPLE WORD → 15
MEANING

What does gain mean?

NOUN · 4 SENSES
1

The amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input.

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2

The amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating.

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3

A quantity that is added.

“they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks”

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4

The advantageous quality of being beneficial.

SYNONYMS
VERB · 9 SENSES
1

Increase (one's body weight).

“She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising”

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2

Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

“The home team was gaining ground”

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3

Rise in rate or price.

“The stock market gained 24 points today”

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4

Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages.

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5

Increase or develop.

“the peace movement gained momentum”

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6

Win something through one's efforts.

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7

Obtain.

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9

Reach a destination, either real or abstract.

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