English to English
adjective
- Convenient; suitable; direct; near; handy; dexterous; easy; profitable; cheap; respectable.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- a quantity that is added
There was an addition to property taxes this year.
They recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the advantageous quality of being beneficial
source: WordNet 3.0
- the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
source: WordNet 3.0
- the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
source: WordNet 3.0
- A square or beveled notch cut out of a girder, binding joist, or other timber which supports a floor beam, so as to receive the end of the floor beam.
source: Webster 1913
- That which is gained, obtained, or acquired, as increase, profit, advantage, or benefit; -- opposed to loss.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- obtain
Derive pleasure from one's garden.
source: WordNet 3.0
- win something through one's efforts
I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese.
Gain an understanding of international finance.
source: WordNet 3.0
- derive a benefit from
She profited from his vast experience.
source: WordNet 3.0
- reach a destination, either real or abstract
We hit Detroit by noon.
The water reached the doorstep.
We barely made it to the finish line.
I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts.
source: WordNet 3.0
- obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
The home team was gaining ground.
After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference.
source: WordNet 3.0
- rise in rate or price
The stock market gained 24 points today.
source: WordNet 3.0
- increase or develop
The peace movement gained momentum.
The car gathers speed.
source: WordNet 3.0
- earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
How much do you make a month in your new job?.
She earns a lot in her new job.
This merger brought in lots of money.
He clears $5,000 each month.
source: WordNet 3.0
- increase (one's body weight)
She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To get, as profit or advantage; to obtain or acquire by effort or labor; as, to gain a good living.
source: Webster 1913
- To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress; as, the sick man gains daily.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [gueín] Pakinabang; tubò; panalunan
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [gueín] Makinabang; magtubò; manalo
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
