amerikai:
brit:
1. To acquire possession of.
Looks like you've gained a new friend.
2. To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.
The sick man gains daily.
3. To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition.
to gain a battle; to gain a case at law
4. To increase.
5. To be more likely to catch or overtake an individual.
I'm gaining (on you).
6. To reach.
to gain the top of a mountain
7. To draw into any interest or party; to win to one's side; to conciliate.
8. To put on weight.
I've been gaining.
9. (of a clock or watch) To run fast.