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gain

/ɡeɪn/ · 4 letters · 4 distinct letters

  1. verb

    obtain

    derive pleasure from one's garden

  2. verb

    win something through one's efforts

    I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese

  3. verb

    derive a benefit from

    She profited from his vast experience

  4. noun

    a quantity that is added

    there was an addition to property taxes this year

  5. verb

    reach a destination, either real or abstract

    We hit Detroit by noon

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