gain

• Substantiv, das eine Zunahme, einen Gewinn, einen Vorteil oder eine Verbesserung in etwas bezeichnet, zum Beispiel bei Reichtum, Wissen oder Position.

A noun referring to an increase, profit, advantage, or improvement in something, such as wealth, knowledge, or position.

1. Increase or profitB1formal

   An increase in amount, value, or advantage.

   Zuwachs oder Gewinn

   • The company reported a significant gain in profits this quarter.
   • Regular exercise leads to health gains.
   • He made a financial gain from selling his old car.

   Synonymeacquisitionadvanceadvantagebenefitearningsimprovementincreaseincrementproceedsprofitreturnyield

   Antonymedeclinedecreasedroplossreduction

2. AcquisitionB2formal

   Something that is acquired or obtained.

   Erwerb

   • The new employee is a valuable gain for the team.
   • The museum's latest gain is a rare painting from the 18th century.
   • Knowledge is a lifelong gain.

   Synonymeacquirementacquisitionobtainmentprocurement

   Antonymeloss

• Verb, das bezeichnet, dass man etwas erhält oder erwirbt, z. B. Wissen, Fähigkeiten, Erfahrung, Zeit, Vorteile oder Besitz.

A verb used to indicate the act of obtaining or acquiring something, such as knowledge, skill, or possession.

1. Acquire or obtainB1formal

   To get or secure something, often through effort or work.

   Erwerben

   • She gained valuable experience from the internship.
   • He gained the trust of his colleagues over time.
   • The company gained a significant market share.

   Synonymeachieveacquireattainearngetnetobtainprocuresecurewin

   Antonymecedeforfeitloserelinquishsurrender

2. Increase or addA2formal

   To increase in amount, weight, speed, or value.

   Zunehmen

   • He gained five pounds over the holidays.
   • The car gained speed as it went downhill.
   • The stock gained 10% in value this quarter.

   Synonymeaccrueaccumulateadd toaugmentbuild upincreaseput on

   Antonymedecreasediminishlosereduce

3. Reach or arrive atB2formal

   To reach a desired state or destination after effort.

   Erreichen

   • They finally gained the summit after a long climb.
   • She gained a place at the university.
   • The team gained the finals after winning the semifinal.

   Synonymeachievearrive atattainreachsecure

   Antonymeforfeitlose