gain
Meaning
To gain means to obtain or acquire something, often through effort or investment, and can refer to both tangible and intangible benefits.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "gain" with "obtain," as "gain" often implies a gradual increase rather than a one-time acquisition.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maria
decided
to
join
a
local
cooking
class
to
gain
basic
skills
and
more
confidence
in
the
kitchen
.
She
attends
twice
a
week
and
practices
simple
recipes
with
other
students
,
so
she
learns
by
doing
.
The
teacher
gives
clear
instructions
and
kind
feedback
,
which
makes
the
classes
calm
and
encouraging
.
At
home
she
tries
the
recipes
again
and
slowly
improves
her
timing
and
taste
.
After
a
few
months
,
Maria
has
learned
new
recipes
and
enough
confidence
to
cook
for
her
family
on
weekends
.
Common Phrases
gain experience
gain insight
gain weight
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