Synonyms of gains

gains 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of gain

1

as in gathers

to gradually increase in

our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gathers
• grows (in)
• accumulates
• builds up
• expands
• accrues
• mounts
• picks up
• enhances
• excites
• amasses
• maximizes
• extends
• stimulates
• doubles (in)
• enriches
• boosts
• enlarges
• triples (in)
• ramps (up)
• elevates
• steps up
• jacks (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• decreases (in)
• falls (in)
• declines (in)
• dips
• diminishes (in)
• lessens
• tapers
• tapers off
• dwindles
• abates

2

as in wins

to receive as return for effort

gained her affections with his boyishly shy manner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wins
• earns
• reaps
• garners
• gets
• lands
• obtains
• makes
• attains
• realizes
• acquires
• captures
• secures
• draws
• achieves
• brings in
• procures
• carries
• pulls down
• comes by
• knocks down
• bags
• scores
• regains
• accumulates
• accomplishes
• grosses
• nets
• amasses
• recaptures
• notches (up)
• catches
• takes over
• occupies
• reacquires
• annexes
• picks up
• racks up
• clears
• remakes
• reattains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• forfeits
• gives
• pays
• grants
• yields
• accords
• parts (with)
• relinquishes
• surrenders
• gives up
• hands over

3

as in recovers

to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness

is steadily gaining after his bout with the flu and will be back on his feet soon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recovers
• improves
• heals
• rallies
• recuperates
• recoups
• snaps back
• comes back
• pulls round
• comes to
• convalesces
• comes around
• mends
• survives
• revives
• comes round
• recruits
• cheers (up)
• perks (up)
• picks up
• pulls through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comes down
• collapses
• declines
• fails
• fades
• ails
• weakens
• deteriorates
• degenerates
• sinks
• worsens
• withers
• wastes (away)
• languishes
• sickens
• regresses
• wilts
• relapses

4

as in increases

to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number

the new version of the car gained in both width and length compared to the earlier model

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• rises
• swells
• accelerates
• climbs
• expands
• intensifies
• multiplies
• waxes
• accumulates
• spreads
• surges
• mushrooms
• rolls up
• mounts
• booms
• proliferates
• jumps
• escalates
• snowballs
• builds up
• appreciates
• enlarges
• balloons
• burgeons
• heightens
• peaks
• redoubles
• skyrockets
• bulks
• rockets
• puffs (up)
• distends
• inflates
• crests
• blows up
• crescendoes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• diminishes
• contracts
• wanes
• lessens
• recedes
• dwindles

5

as in achieves

to obtain (as a goal) through effort

vowed to gain control of the company by any means necessary

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wins
• achieves
• attains
• scores
• makes
• obtains
• hits
• garners
• gets
• lands
• logs
• acquires
• captures
• bags
• realizes
• secures
• rings up
• draws
• chalks up
• racks up
• clocks (up)
• notches (up)
• excels
• procures
• carries
• ties
• approaches
• equals
• touches
• rivals
• amounts (to)
• matches
• surpasses
• tops
• meets
• measures up (to)
• outdoes
• beats

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fails (at)
• misses
• loses
• falls short (of)

6

as in convinces

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request

the radical party was able to gain some supporters with intense recruitment on college campuses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• convinces
• persuades
• satisfies
• brings
• gets
• moves
• induces
• converts
• prevails (on or upon)
• wins (over)
• brings around
• urges
• talks (into)
• argues
• attracts
• seduces
• coaxes
• lures
• prompts
• influences
• sells
• interests
• snows
• entreats
• leads on
• entices
• tempts
• draws
• cajoles
• inclines
• wheedles
• exhorts
• blandishes
• debates
• allures
• sways
• fast-talks
• blarneys
• beguiles
• disputes
• discusses
• overpersuades
• brainwashes
• converses
• chews over
• hashes (over)
• reasons (with)
• moots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discourages
• deters
• dissuades
• unsells

gains

2 of 2

noun

plural of gain

as in revenue

an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property

net gains this year were better than last

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revenue
• earnings
• profit
• yield
• income
• return
• proceeds
• incoming(s)
• wages
• windfall
• salary
• funds
• killing
• resources
• money
• capital
• pocket
• tips
• finances
• take-home pay
• exchequer
• coffers
• pocketbook
• bankroll
• wherewithal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cost
• expenses
• expenditures
• outlay
• charge
• disbursement
• outgo

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gains

Verb

If one college can play an athlete whose NCAA eligibility has already expired, but another can’t play an athlete with expired eligibility, the first gains an unfair advantage. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026

When one joint account holder dies, the surviving owner typically gains full access to the funds, though the specific rules vary by institution and jurisdiction, the CFPB explains. — Ashley Lynch july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Hampton commonly gains an additional 2-3 yards while being tackled. — Andy Behrens, New York Times, 21 July 2026

But that usually happens before a company gains substantial traction and raises a significant amount of money. — Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

While this figure will decrease as the race heads into its final phase this week and gains altitude in the French Alps, there is no doubt this year’s conditions are abnormally high. — George Timms, Time, 21 July 2026

In various stories, the transformation step can often be fantastical, such as when a superhero gains new powers. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 20 July 2026

For a business ultraportable that needs to be top-tier all the way, though, the Asus ExpertBook Ultra gains a PCMag Editors' Choice award. — John Loeffler, PC Magazine, 20 July 2026

Maridueña played Jaime Reyes, a recent college graduate who gains superpowers when an alien scarab latches on to him. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 July 2026

Noun

However, their gains resulted more from increasing daily rates than any massive jump in demand, similar to what many area hotels experienced. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Shares in chipmakers Samsung and TSMC in particular saw big gains from comparative lows, as investors bet that semiconductor demand would continue; tech-heavy benchmarks in South Korea, Taiwan, and China all rose. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

Worried Ukrainians, fearing that Fedorov’s removal could wipe out recent gains, had taken to the streets calling for him to be reinstated and Syrskyi to be forced out, instead. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 21 July 2026

Psychological detachment, relaxation, and mastery are associated with consistent short-term gains, better sleep, more sustained motivation, and stronger next-day performance. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The Rangers made structural gains in their first year under coach Mike Sullivan, but the defense still struggled to get out of their own zone and chip in secondary offense. — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Results build on earlier efficiency gains This new work builds on the team’s earlier research published in Nature Energy in 2025. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

Still, oil prices are higher this morning, adding to Monday's gains. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 July 2026

The micro-level productivity gains from AI in specific applications are well-documented. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 July 2026