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gain

gain

Meaning of gain

English

get something useful, e.g. experience or an advantage

Deutsch

etwas Nützliches bekommen, z. B. Erfahrung oder einen Vorteil

gain

Pronunciation

British English
/ɡeɪn/
American English
/ɡeɪn/

gain with German translation

gain usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Through the internship, he gains important knowledge.

Durch das Praktikum erlangt er wichtige Kenntnisse.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Through hard work, she gains recognition.

Durch harte Arbeit erlangt sie Anerkennung.

gain synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between gain, get, acquire, earn, secure, and win

🇬🇧English

simpler and more informal

A1very often

ENI got a new job last week.

🇬🇧English

more formal, often about skills or knowledge

B1often

ENHe acquired useful skills at university.

🇬🇧English

get through work or merit

A2often

ENShe earned the promotion after two years.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

get with effort; formal

B2rare word

ENThey secured funding for the project.

🇬🇧English

get through competing: win support, trust

A2often

ENShe won the scholarship.

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gain belongs to the topic "Skills and Career →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does gain mean?

get something useful, e.g. experience or an advantage

How do you pronounce gain?

gain is pronounced [ɡeɪn].

How is gain used in a sentence?

Durch das Praktikum erlangt er wichtige Kenntnisse. Translation: Through the internship, he gains important knowledge.

Is gain part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

Yes, gain can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is gain part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, gain can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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