To gain
Example: The company gains advantage through innovation
Definition
"To gain" means to obtain or secure something desired or beneficial, such as an advantage, profit, or improvement, often through effort or action. It implies acquiring or increasing something valuable, like knowledge, power, or resources.
Etymology
The verb "to gain" originates from the Old French word 'gaignier,' which itself comes from the Frankish *waidanjan, meaning 'to hunt' or 'to forage.' Over time, the meaning shifted from acquiring through hunting to obtaining or securing anything beneficial. Did you know? The root is related to the English word 'wage,' both involving the concept of earning or obtaining.
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"To gain" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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