gain

gain

noun

Definition of GAIN

1

something added (as by growth) <attributed her recent weight gain to the medication she was taking>

Synonyms accretion, accrual, addendum, addition, augmentation, boost, expansion, gain, increment, more, plus, proliferation, raise, rise, step-up, supplement, uptick

Related Words accumulation, assemblage, collection, gathering; complement; accession, appendix, continuation, extension, uptrend, upturn; jump, run-up, spike

Near Antonyms deduction, subtraction

Antonyms abatement, decline, decrease, decrement, depletion, diminishment, diminution, drop-off, fall, falloff, lessening, loss, lowering, reduction, shrinkage, step-down

2

the amount of money left when expenses are subtracted from the total amount received <the company posted a substantial fourth-quarter gain, signaling an end to their money-losing ventures>

Synonyms earnings, gain, lucre, net, payoff, proceeds, return

Related Words cleanup, killing, windfall; bottom line; gross, sales; compensation, emolument, income, pay, payment, remittal, requital, salary, wages; interest, return, revenue, yield

Near Antonyms charge, cost, disbursement, expenditure, expense, loss, outgo, outlay

usually gains plan increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property <net gains this year were better than last>

Synonyms earnings, gain(s), incoming(s), proceeds, profit, return, revenue, yield

Related Words killing, windfall; salary, take-home pay, tips, wages; bankroll, capital, coffers, exchequer, finances, funds, money, pocket, pocketbook, resources, wherewithal

Near Antonyms charge, cost, disbursement, expenditures, expenses, outgo, outlay