gaining
v. A2 Elementary US //ˈɡeɪnɪŋ// UK //ɡˈeɪnɪŋ// gain·ing
v. to get more of something useful or important, like speed, weight, or knowledge.
v. to obtain or secure something desired or advantageous; to increase in a specific dimension or quantity.
The car is gaining speed as it goes down the hill.
The new political party is gaining support among younger voters who want faster environmental changes.
By analyzing the quarterly data, the research team is gaining a clearer understanding of how consumer habits shift during the winter months.
Usage
The verb is transitive when it means 'to obtain' and intransitive when referring to increasing in weight or speed.
Pitfall
He is gaining weight of five kilos.He is gaining five kilos.When used with a specific amount of weight, the verb does not take the preposition 'of'.