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gaining

v. · n.
US //ˈɡeɪnɪŋ// UK //ɡˈeɪnɪŋ// gain·ing
  1. 1 getting more of something (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    getting more of a quality or feeling over time.

    the process of obtaining or increasing a specific quality, amount, or advantage.

    Example

    The car was gaining speed as it went down the hill.

    Example

    The political movement is rapidly gaining momentum among younger voters who feel ignored by the traditional parties.

  2. 2 reaching a place (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Literary

    reaching 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.

    Example

    After hours of climbing, they were finally gaining the top of the mountain.

    Example

    The ship was slowly gaining the harbour despite the heavy fog and the rising tide against it.

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  1. 3 profit or benefit (n.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    the 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.

    Example

    He was only interested in personal gaining and didn't care about the team.

    Example

    The report focused on the gaining of new territories during the nineteenth century and the subsequent economic shifts.

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