gain
gain [-s] n
ON gagn.
- Shock; stir; excitement; stunned feeling; quickening of heart rate; [fig.] lightning; surge in voltage; charge of electricity.
- Blessing; benefit; opposite of loss; [fig.] life; love; poetic inspiration.
- Favor; reward; booty; distinction; higher degree.
- Profit; increase.
gain [-ed, -ing, -s] v
Fr. gagner.
- Win; achieve victory; overcome a challenge.
- Receive; achieve favor of.
- Meet; fly into; [fig.] win.
- Reach; arrive at.
- Obtain; acquire.