gaining (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
Definition
Increasing in amount, degree, or size; acquiring or getting something.
Examples
The company is gaining market share rapidly.
He is gaining weight after his illness.
She is gaining confidence with every practice session.
How to Use gaining
- gain from (prepositional phrase)
- To get an advantage or benefit from something. — "She gained a lot from attending the workshop."
- gain on (phrasal verb)
- To get closer to someone or something you are chasing. — "The police were gaining on the suspect."
- gain ground (idiom)
- To make progress or become more successful. — "The idea of a four-day work week is gaining ground."
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