gaining

gain-ing · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of gain; in the process of obtaining or acquiring.

  2. 2.

    Increasing in amount, value, or degree.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    gaining on — catching up to; getting closer to
  • •
    gaining ground — making progress

Related words

See also: gain, gained, gains

Etymology

Present participle of gain, from Old French gaignier (to earn, gain).