GAIN
- to get as a result of one's efforts
- to acquire as an addition
- to obtain as a profit
- (of a timepiece) to run fast
- to acquire (to come into possession of) [v GAINED, GAINING, GAINS] : GAINABLE [adj]
- to get nearer
- to improve
- profit or advantage
- increase
- to arrange a postponement or delay for a particular purpose, esp. by roundabout means
- resources or advantage acquired or increased profit made substantial gains last year
- increase in amount, magnitude, or degree a gain in efficiency