Word
gaining
Phoneticsgain·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
UK/ɡˈeɪnɪŋ/
Definitions
01getting more of something
A2 · Elementary
v. getting more of a quality or feeling over time.
v. the process of obtaining or increasing a specific quality, amount, or advantage.
“The car was gaining speed as it went down the hill.”
“The political movement is rapidly gaining momentum among younger voters who feel ignored by the traditional parties.”
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02reaching a place
B2 · Upper Intermediate Literary
v. reaching a place or destination, often with some effort.
v. reaching or arriving at a destination; often used in nautical or travel contexts to describe progress toward a goal.
“After hours of climbing, they were finally gaining the top of the mountain.”
“The ship was slowly gaining the harbour despite the heavy fog and the rising tide against it.”
03profit or benefit
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of getting a profit or an advantage.
n. the act of acquiring profit, advantage, or increase; often functions as a gerund describing the pursuit of benefit.
“He was only interested in personal gaining and didn't care about the team.”
“The report focused on the gaining of new territories during the nineteenth century and the subsequent economic shifts.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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