Synonyms of gained

gained

verb

past tense of gain

1

as in gathered

to gradually increase in

our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gathered
• accumulated
• expanded
• grew (in)
• built up
• accrued
• amassed
• excited
• mounted
• enhanced
• extended
• picked up
• stimulated
• enriched
• enlarged
• doubled (in)
• elevated
• maximized
• tripled (in)
• boosted
• stepped up
• ramped (up)
• jacked (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• decreased (in)
• fell (in)
• lessened
• declined (in)
• dwindled
• diminished (in)
• dipped
• tapered
• abated
• tapered off

2

as in earned

to receive as return for effort

gained her affections with his boyishly shy manner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earned
• reaped
• garnered
• won
• obtained
• got
• made
• attained
• acquired
• landed
• secured
• realized
• captured
• procured
• achieved
• carried
• brought in
• drew
• came by
• pulled down
• knocked down
• bagged
• accumulated
• accomplished
• scored
• regained
• amassed
• netted
• occupied
• grossed
• recaptured
• reacquired
• notched (up)
• caught
• annexed
• cleared
• took over
• picked up
• racked up
• remade
• reattained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• granted
• paid
• forfeited
• gave
• accorded
• yielded
• surrendered
• gave up
• relinquished
• handed over
• parted (with)

3

as in recovered

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

• recovered
• improved
• healed
• recuperated
• rallied
• recouped
• came back
• snapped back
• convalesced
• pulled round
• came to
• revived
• survived
• came around
• mended
• came round
• recruited
• cheered (up)
• picked up
• perked (up)
• pulled through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapsed
• came down
• failed
• declined
• weakened
• faded
• deteriorated
• worsened
• sank
• degenerated
• wasted (away)
• sickened
• withered
• languished
• ailed
• wilted
• regressed
• relapsed

4

as in increased

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

• increased
• rose
• accelerated
• expanded
• swelled
• climbed
• accumulated
• multiplied
• intensified
• waxed
• ballooned
• spread
• proliferated
• escalated
• surged
• mushroomed
• rolled up
• enlarged
• appreciated
• jumped
• boomed
• mounted
• snowballed
• built up
• skyrocketed
• burgeoned
• heightened
• rocketed
• redoubled
• peaked
• inflated
• distended
• puffed (up)
• crested
• bulked
• blew up
• crescendoed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreased
• diminished
• contracted
• lessened
• receded
• dwindled
• waned

5

as in achieved

to obtain (as a goal) through effort

vowed to gain control of the company by any means necessary

Synonyms & Similar Words

• achieved
• attained
• won
• obtained
• made
• garnered
• scored
• got
• hit
• acquired
• secured
• captured
• logged
• landed
• realized
• procured
• carried
• bagged
• rang up
• racked up
• clocked (up)
• notched (up)
• drew
• chalked up
• excelled
• tied
• equaled
• matched
• approached
• touched
• met
• surpassed
• topped
• amounted (to)
• rivaled
• measured up (to)
• outdid
• beat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missed
• lost
• failed (at)
• fell short (of)

6

as in convinced

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

• convinced
• persuaded
• brought
• satisfied
• got
• induced
• moved
• converted
• attracted
• urged
• won (over)
• argued
• prevailed (on or upon)
• brought around
• talked (into)
• coaxed
• prompted
• sold
• seduced
• lured
• enticed
• influenced
• tempted
• exhorted
• cajoled
• swayed
• wheedled
• discussed
• entreated
• allured
• interested
• beguiled
• drew
• led on
• snowed
• blandished
• inclined
• brainwashed
• blarneyed
• conversed
• debated
• disputed
• fast-talked
• overpersuaded
• mooted
• reasoned (with)
• chewed over
• hashed (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discouraged
• deterred
• dissuaded
• unsold

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gained

Amazon shares gained 4% and hit a new all-time high on Monday, putting its market cap over the $3 trillion threshold for the first time following a better-than-expected earnings report last week. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

This ideology, which gained prominence in the 1970s due to economic crises, Milton Friedman's influence, and agency theory, sidelined Peter Drucker's customer-centric view. — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The index is dominated by two tech giants, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, both of whose shares gained more than 25% on Friday. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Tulu Nadu formed part of the Madras Presidency under British administration and later part of the Madras state after India gained independence in 1947. — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026

Araki, who has honed his craft on the swift schedules of both low-budget movies and episodic television, says there’s something to be gained from having the momentum that comes with never being able to slow down. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Aug. 2026

Reports about the couple gained traction after da Silva-Clamp supported Louise at several carriage competitions last summer. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Women have gained enough agency to work outside the home, but many still lack equality within it. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026

Other projects to return and restore tribal lands have gained momentum in recent years. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026