gained
past form of “gain” — obtain
An inflected form of gain · past form.
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,831 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 9,884 times across 173,499 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
verb
- obtain also: derive derive pleasure from one's garden
- win something through one's efforts also: acquire, win I acquired a passing knowledge of ChineseGain an understanding of international finance
- derive a benefit from also: profit, benefit She profited from his vast experience
- reach a destination, either real or abstract also: reach, make, attain, hit, arrive at We hit Detroit by noonThe water reached the doorstep
- obtain advantages, such as points, etc. also: advance, win, pull ahead, make headway, get ahead, gain ground The home team was gaining groundAfter defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference
- rise in rate or price also: advance The stock market gained 24 points today
gained in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Little by little, Hubertine gained great authority over her.
The Dream · Émile Zola · Chapter 1
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The simplicity of her dress gained an added dignity from comparison with the rank glitter of her mother's.
The Little Nugget · P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse · Chapter 1
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But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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Beneath the low-hung night cloud That raked her splintering mast The good ship settled slowly, The cruel leak gained fast.
Poems Every Child Should Know · Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth) [Editor] Burt · Chapter 1
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My father was a native of Bremen, who by merchandizing at Hull for some time, gained a very plentiful fortune.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1