gain

Sense 1 noun

a quantity that is added

there was an addition to property taxes this year

Sense 2 verb

obtain

derive pleasure from one's garden

Sense 3 noun

the advantageous quality of being beneficial

Sense 4 verb

win something through one's efforts

I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese

Sense 5 noun

the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input

Sense 6 verb

derive a benefit from

She profited from his vast experience

Sense 7 noun

the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating

Sense 8 verb

reach a destination, either real or abstract

We hit Detroit by noon

Sense 9 verb

obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

The home team was gaining ground

Sense 10 verb

rise in rate or price

The stock market gained 24 points today

Sense 11 verb

increase or develop

the peace movement gained momentum

Sense 12 verb

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

How much do you make a month in your new job?

Sense 13 verb

increase (one's body weight)

She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising