gain

gain
01. I've [gained] a lot of weight over the last year because I haven't been doing much exercise.
02. He was eventually able to find [gainful] employment after working almost the entire year in a crappy little minimum-wage job.
03. Today, on the occasion of the marriage of our oldest child, we are happy in knowing that we have not lost a daughter; we have [gained] a son-in-law.
04. You can [gain] a lot of important experience by doing volunteer work.
05. Sony is expected to [gain] millions through the merger.
06. You have nothing to [gain] by being so mean to your sister, so stop it.
07. Brent has [gained] almost 4 inches since the last time I measured him.
08. There is a traditional proverb which states that all the wisdom you [gain], you will pay for in pain.
09. There is a Scottish proverb which states that a penny saved is a penny [gained].
10. Moderate consumption of alcohol does not appear to contribute to weight [gain].
11. A recent study shows that approximately 92 percent of Americans prefer milk chocolate over dark chocolate, but dark chocolate is [gaining] in popularity.
12. Forty percent of American adults said they expect to [gain] weight during the winter holiday season.
13. Beginning in 1993, the Queen of England agreed to pay taxes on income and capital [gains].
14. Studies show that when premature babies receive a daily massage routine, they [gain] an average 47 percent more weight.
15. Studies show that boys [gain] status within their peer group for behavior adults regard as troublesome.
16. Evidence has been found which suggests that many people [gain] and lose weight in accordance with the cycles of the moon.
17. Buddhists believe that unless a person [gains] enlightenment, he or she will be reborn after death.
18. Mexico [gained] independence from Spain in 1821.
19. Reggae star Bob Marley sang, "Don't [gain] the world, and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold."
20. Sathya Sai Baba once noted that every experience is a lesson, and every loss is a [gain].
21. Baseball player Satchel Paige once remarked, "Don't look back. Something might be [gaining] on you."
22. A Finnish proverb notes that what is [gained] in war is eaten in war.
23. Felix Mendelssohn's two greatest symphonies served to preserve impressions he [gained] of the landscapes and sounds he encountered during his travels in Italy and the British Isles.

Grammatical examples in English. 2013.

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  • gain — gain …   Dictionnaire des rimes

  • gain — [ gɛ̃ ] n. m. • XIIe; de gagner 1 ♦ Littér. Action de gagner. Le gain d une bataille. ⇒ succès, victoire. Le gain d un procès. Cour. Avoir, obtenir gain de cause. Absolt Chances égales de gain et de perte. 2 ♦ Ce qu on gagne; profit, bénéfice… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • gain — n 1: an increase in value, capital, or amount compare loss capital gain: a gain realized on the sale or exchange of a capital asset (as a stock or real estate) ca·su·al·ty gain: a gain realized by an insured because property insurance benefits… …   Law dictionary

  • gain — GAIN. s. m. Profit, lucre. Grand gain. petit gain. gain mediocre. gain sordide, illicite, deshonneste. travailler pour le gain. faire à moitié de gain. entrer avec quelqu un à moitié de gain & de perte. à perte & à gain. apporter grand gain.… …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie française

  • Gain — Gain, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gained} (g[=a]nd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Gaining}.] [From gain, n. but. prob. influenced by F. gagner to earn, gain, OF. gaaignier to cultivate, OHG. weidin[=o]n, weidinen to pasture, hunt, fr. weida pasturage, G. weide,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Gain — (g[=a]n), n. [OE. gain, gein, ga[yogh]hen, gain, advantage, Icel. gagn; akin to Sw. gagn, Dan. gavn, cf. Goth. gageigan to gain. The word was prob. influenced by F. gain gain, OF. gaain. Cf. {Gain}, v. t.] 1. That which is gained, obtained, or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • gain — gain1 [gān] n. [ME < OFr gaaigne < gaaignier: see GAIN1 the vt.] 1. an increase; addition; specif., a) [often pl.] an increase in wealth, earnings, etc.; profit; winnings b) an increase in advantage; advantage; improvement 2. the act of… …   English World dictionary

  • Gain — Gain, v. i. 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. [1913 Webster] Thou hast greedily gained of thy neighbors by… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Gain — ist das englische Wort für Verstärkung (Physik), wird in der Technik verwendet die Eingangsverstärkung, etwa bei einem Mischpult oder Gitarrenverstärker der Gain (Mawddach), Quellfluss des Mawddach in Wales eine Namensvariante der… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • gain — ► VERB 1) obtain or secure. 2) reach or arrive at. 3) (gain on) come closer to (a person or thing pursued). 4) increase the amount or rate of (weight, speed, etc.). 5) increase in value. 6) (gain in) improve o …   English terms dictionary

  • Gain — Gain, a. [OE. gein, gain, good, near, quick; cf. Icel. gegn ready, serviceable, and gegn, adv., against, opposite. Cf. {Ahain}.] Convenient; suitable; direct; near; handy; dexterous; easy; profitable; cheap; respectable. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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