- gain in something
- gain in somethingto advance in a particular quality. •
Todd grew in stature and gained in wisdom.
•Mary gained in experience as the weeks went on.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
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gain in something — ˈgain in sth derived to get more of a particular quality • to gain in confidence • His books have gained in popularity in recent years. Main entry: ↑gainderived … Useful english dictionary
gain on something — ˈgain on sb/sth derived to get closer to sb/sth that you are chasing • She looked back and saw that the car was still gaining on her. Main entry: ↑gainderived … Useful english dictionary
gain — [[t]ge͟ɪn[/t]] ♦♦ gains, gaining, gained 1) VERB If a person or place gains something such as an ability or quality, they gradually get more of it. [V n] Students can gain valuable experience by working on the campus radio or magazine... [V in n] … English dictionary
gain a purchase on something — gain/get/a purchase on something phrase to get a firm hold on something The rear wheels of the truck spun, trying to gain a purchase in the mud. Thesaurus: to hold something or someonesynonym to try to hold somethinghyponym … Useful english dictionary
Gain — Gain, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gained} (g[=a]nd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Gaining}.] [From gain, n. but. prob. influenced by F. gagner to earn, gain, OF. gaaignier to cultivate, OHG. weidin[=o]n, weidinen to pasture, hunt, fr. weida pasturage, G. weide,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
gain ground on something — gain ground on (someone/something) to get a bigger share compared to others. The company s software business is gaining ground on its biggest competitor. Opposite of: lose ground to (someone/something) Etymology: based on the military meaning of… … New idioms dictionary
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gain — gain1 [gān] n. [ME < OFr gaaigne < gaaignier: see GAIN1 the vt.] 1. an increase; addition; specif., a) [often pl.] an increase in wealth, earnings, etc.; profit; winnings b) an increase in advantage; advantage; improvement 2. the act of… … English World dictionary
gain ground on someone — gain ground on (someone/something) to get a bigger share compared to others. The company s software business is gaining ground on its biggest competitor. Opposite of: lose ground to (someone/something) Etymology: based on the military meaning of… … New idioms dictionary
gain ground on — (someone/something) to get a bigger share compared to others. The company s software business is gaining ground on its biggest competitor. Opposite of: lose ground to (someone/something) Etymology: based on the military meaning of gain ground (=… … New idioms dictionary
gain access to sth — ► to be allowed to use or receive something: »Every day, more citizens gain access to the Web and each other. ► MARKETING to be able to sell a product in a particular place for the first time: »He is willing to invest millions of dollars in… … Financial and business terms
