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gain

[/ɡeɪn/]
verb/noun
ganhar; ganho
1. (verb) to obtain or secure something desired or needed
She gained a promotion after working hard.
Ela ganhou uma promoção depois de trabalhar duro.
2. (verb) to increase in weight, height, or other measurable quality
He gained 10 pounds over the winter.
Ele ganhou 10 quilos durante o inverno.
3. (verb) to approach or reach a place
The ship gained the harbor safely.
O navio alcançou o porto com segurança.
4. (noun) a profit or advantage obtained
The financial gain was substantial.
O ganho financeiro foi substancial.
5. (noun) an increase in quantity or value
There was a gain in productivity this quarter.
Houve um ganho de produtividade neste trimestre.
NYC Slang
get paid; get that money
Synonyms
obtainacquiresecureprofitbenefitearnwin
Antonyms
loseforfeitsurrenderdecreasedecline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ganhar
most common usage for obtaining or increasing
General Brazilian
lucro
used for financial profit or gain
Portugal
ganho
commonly used for noun form, especially in financial contexts
Portugal
auferir
more formal alternative for gaining profit or income

Related Idioms & Phrases

gain ground - make progress or advance
gain on someone - catch up to or get closer to someone
ill-gotten gains - profits or benefits obtained dishonestly
no pain, no gain - success requires hard work and sacrifice
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