gain

• Sustantivo que denota un aumento, beneficio, ventaja o mejora en algo, como riqueza, conocimiento o posición.

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.

   ganancia o beneficio

   • 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.

   Sinónimosacquisitionadvanceadvantagebenefitearningsimprovementincreaseincrementproceedsprofitreturnyield

   Antónimosdeclinedecreasedroplossreduction

2. AcquisitionB2formal

   Something that is acquired or obtained.

   Adquisición

   • 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.

   Sinónimosacquirementacquisitionobtainmentprocurement

   Antónimosloss

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de obtener o adquirir algo, como conocimientos, habilidades o bienes.

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.

   Adquirir u obtener

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

   Sinónimosachieveacquireattainearngetnetobtainprocuresecurewin

   Antónimoscedeforfeitloserelinquishsurrender

2. Increase or addA2formal

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

   Aumentar o incrementar

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

   Sinónimosaccrueaccumulateadd toaugmentbuild upincreaseput on

   Antónimosdecreasediminishlosereduce

3. Reach or arrive atB2formal

   To reach a desired state or destination after effort.

   alcanzar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosachievearrive atattainreachsecure

   Antónimosforfeitlose