Gained

Pronunciation: /ˈɡeɪnd/

Gained (verb)

  1. To get something you wanted or worked for.
  2. To increase in size, amount, or value.

Examples

  • She gained valuable experience from the internship.
  • He gained weight after the holidays.

Common collocations: gain knowledge, gain confidence, gain speed, gain momentum

Synonyms of Gained

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Gained

  • — To lose something is the opposite of gaining it.
  • — Forfeiting implies giving up something valuable.