LEARNit Dictionary

gain

verb
B2
OPAL
OPAL
1
B2
to obtain or win something, especially something that you need or want
به دست آوردن, کسب کردن
2
B2
to obtain an advantage or benefit from something or from doing something
به‌دست آوردن, کسب کردن, نایل شدن
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.
3
B2
to gradually get more of something
به دست آوردن, کسب کردن, افزایش یافتن
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
opposite lose
4
to go too fast (by a particular amount of time)
جلو افتادن, جلوانداختن
My watch gains two minutes every 24 hours.
opposite lose
5
to increase in value
افزایش یافتن, ارزش پیدا کردن, زیاد شدن
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
رسیدن, رسیدن پس از تلاش, دستیابی, دست‌یافتن
At last she gained the shelter of the forest.
Heavy fighting began as they gained the river.
noun
B2
OPAL
OPAL
1
B2
an increase in the amount of something, especially in wealth or weight
سود, افزایش, منفعت
2
B2
an advantage or improvement
منفعت, سود, مزیت, پیشرفت, بهبود, بهبودی
Our loss is their gain.
These policies have resulted in great gains in public health.
3
financial profit
سود, منفعت مالی
He only seems to be interested in personal gain.
Financial gain was never her motivation.
It's amazing what some people will do for gain.
They sold the company purely for short-term gain.
see also capital gain