Kilo Lingo

gain

/ɡeɪn/

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Translation

To get more of something, such as time, weight, or help.

Word origin

From Old French gaaignier, meaning to earn or win.

Origin
Old French
Root
gaaignier

Grammar

Verb typeregular (gain, gains, gained)

Examples

.

Here "gain" means to get more of something.

winter.

"Gains" is the form used with he, she, or it.

lot trip.

"Gained" is the past form of "gain".

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This word is part of lesson 19.