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."

Synonyms of gaining

Words with a similar meaning to gaining:

• getting
• acquiring
• increasing
• achieving

Antonyms of gaining

Words with the opposite meaning to gaining:

• losing
• decreasing

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