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Meaning of gained
The primary meaning of the word "gained" is to obtain or acquire something, especially as a result of effort or hard work.
Etymology of gained
The word "gained" comes from the Old French word "gaigner", which is derived from the Latin word "gagnare", meaning "to earn" or "to win"
The word has been used in the English language since the 13th century, initially with the meaning "to earn" or "to win", and later with the additional meanings "to obtain" or "to acquire"
Synonyms
acquired
obtained
secured
earned
won
achieved
attained
realized
got
procured
captured
seized
snatched
grasped
clinched
netted
garnered
amassed
accumulated
increased
augmented
enhanced
improved
boosted
strengthened
intensified
heightened
expanded
broadened
deepened
enlarged
extended
prolonged
lengthened
increased
multiplied
augmented
acquired
added
Definitions
- To obtain or acquire something, especially as a result of effort or hard work
- * To increase or improve something, such as a skill or a situation
- * To weigh more than someone or something else
Usage Examples
- She gained a lot of weight after giving birth to her baby
- * He gained a reputation as a talented young musician
- * The company gained a significant amount of profit last year
Antonyms
lost
misplaced
mislaid
forfeited
surrendered
relinquished
abandoned
deserted
forfeited
sacrificed
yielded
conceded
failed
missed
overlooked
neglected
ignored
disregarded
dismissed
rejected
denied
refused
repudiated
spurned
shed
decreased
reduced
diminished
lessened
lowered
decreased
curtailed
cut
slashed
axed