That which is gained, obtained, or acquired, as increase,
profit, advantage, or benefit; -- opposed to loss.
v. t.
The obtaining or amassing of profit or valuable
possessions; acquisition; accumulation.
n.
To get, as profit or advantage; to obtain or acquire by
effort or labor; as, to gain a good living.
n.
To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to
obtain by competition; as, to gain a battle; to gain a case at law; to
gain a prize.
n.
To draw into any interest or party; to win to one's side; to
conciliate.
n.
To reach; to attain to; to arrive at; as, to gain the top of
a mountain; to gain a good harbor.
n.
To get, incur, or receive, as loss, harm, or damage.
v. i.
To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain;
to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make
progress; as, the sick man gains daily.