gain

• Substantivo que indica aumento, lucro, vantagem ou melhoria em algo, como em riqueza, conhecimento ou posição.

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.

   Ganho ou lucro

   • 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.

   Sinônimosacquisitionadvanceadvantagebenefitearningsimprovementincreaseincrementproceedsprofitreturnyield

   Antônimosdeclinedecreasedroplossreduction

2. AcquisitionB2formal

   Something that is acquired or obtained.

   Aquisição

   • 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.

   Sinônimosacquirementacquisitionobtainmentprocurement

   Antônimosloss

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de obter ou adquirir algo, como conhecimento, habilidades, peso, vantagem ou bens; também pode significar aumentar ou conseguir algo por esforço.

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

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

   Sinônimosachieveacquireattainearngetnetobtainprocuresecurewin

   Antônimoscedeforfeitloserelinquishsurrender

2. Increase or addA2formal

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

   Aumentar

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

   Sinônimosaccrueaccumulateadd toaugmentbuild upincreaseput on

   Antônimosdecreasediminishlosereduce

3. Reach or arrive atB2formal

   To reach a desired state or destination after effort.

   Alcançar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosachievearrive atattainreachsecure

   Antônimosforfeitlose