Definition of "Gain" :

noun: the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input

noun: the advantageous quality of being beneficial

noun: the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating

noun: a quantity that is added

"They recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks."

verb: increase (one's body weight)

"She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising."

verb: increase or develop

"The peace movement gained momentum."

verb: rise in rate or price

"The stock market gained 24 points today."

verb: obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

"The home team was gaining ground."

verb: reach a destination, either real or abstract

verb: win something through one's efforts

"Gain an understanding of international finance."

verb: earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

verb: derive a benefit from

verb: obtain