gaining
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1 getting more of something (v.) A2 Elementarygetting more of a quality or feeling over time.
the process of obtaining or increasing a specific quality, amount, or advantage.
ExampleThe car was gaining speed as it went down the hill.
ExampleThe political movement is rapidly gaining momentum among younger voters who feel ignored by the traditional parties.
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2 reaching a place (v.) B2 Upper Intermediate Literaryreaching a place or destination, often with some effort.
reaching or arriving at a destination; often used in nautical or travel contexts to describe progress toward a goal.
ExampleAfter hours of climbing, they were finally gaining the top of the mountain.
ExampleThe ship was slowly gaining the harbour despite the heavy fog and the rising tide against it.
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3 profit or benefit (n.) C1 Advanced Formalthe act of getting a profit or an advantage.
the act of acquiring profit, advantage, or increase; often functions as a gerund describing the pursuit of benefit.
ExampleHe was only interested in personal gaining and didn't care about the team.
ExampleThe report focused on the gaining of new territories during the nineteenth century and the subsequent economic shifts.