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Definition
gain1 Show phoneticsverb
1 GET [T] to get something useful or positive
The country gained independence in 1948.
You'll gain a lot of experience working there.
2
Who stands to gain from the will?
3 INCREASE [T] to increase in something such as size, weight, or amount
He's gained a lot of weight in the last few months.
4 CLOCK [I,T] If a clock or a watch gains, it works too quickly and shows a time that is later than the real time.
