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gain

/ɡeɪn/
noun

  1. The act of gaining; acquisition.

  2. What is gained.

  3. The factor by which a signal is multiplied.

Antonymsloss
verb

  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"

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