ALL meanings of gains
gain
G g - noun gains Plural form of gain. 1
- verb with object gains to make a gain or gains in. 1
- verb with object gains to fasten or support by means of a gain. 1
- verb without object gains to improve; make progress; advance: to gain in health after an illness. 1
- verb without object gains to get nearer, as in pursuit (usually followed by on or upon): Our horse was gaining on the favorite at the far turn. 1
- verb without object gains to draw away from or farther ahead of the other contestants in a race, one's pursuers, etc. (usually followed by on or upon). 1
- verb without object gains (of a watch or clock) to run fast. 1
- noun gains a notch, dado, or mortise cut into a piece of wood, as to receive another piece or to house a flap of a hinge. 1
- noun gains tusk (def 4). 1
- noun gains a short rabbet, for receiving a flap of a butt hinge. 1
- idioms gains gain ground, to progress or advance, as in value, strength, or achievement: The company's new products are gaining ground in suburban areas. 1
- idioms gains gain time, to arrange a postponement or delay for a particular purpose, especially by roundabout means. 1
- noun gains plural of gain. 0
- verb gains third-person singular simple present indicative form of gain. 0
- noun plural gains profits or winnings 0
- noun gains Gains are profits that are made by selling non-inventory assets. 0