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

Rage cycling sessions, anxiety yoga and dozens of similar fitness initiatives have gained traction in recent years, inviting people to choose workout classes based on experiences and emotions. — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

There was a lot to be gained by doing adult films with the rise of VHS and the democratization of pornography, people being able to watch it in their living rooms. — Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026

The 6-foot, 220-pound North Carolina product gained 737 yards from scrimmage and had five touchdowns in 156 touches — 124 rushes and 32 receptions. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Police said a struggle between the occupants and the two suspects ensued and an occupant gained control of the gun and fired. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

Expedia Group — The travel booking site’s stock gained more than 4% after Evercore ISI lifted its price target to $430 from $375. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

Photo courtesy of Atlanta Police Department Police said Brown had gained the mother's trust over about a year. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

The most experienced gained slightly in speed and got marginally worse in quality. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026