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

The senior leader gains fresh perspectives and a better understanding of emerging trends. — Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

When combined with panoramic, AI-powered camera networks, the grid gains eyes. — Jasmine Garland, The Conversation, 7 July 2026

Each iteration gains inspiration from around the world—like Frijoles de la Olla Ramen (Mexican Stewed Beans) and Beef Stroganoff Ramen—but still calls for minimal ingredients and time. — Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026

Compact storage gains traction Unlike a conventional solid-state drive, Longsys’ mSSD relies on a System-in-Package (SiP) design that integrates the controller, NAND flash memory, and the power management chip into a single package. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

In that case, some economists think even gains at that level may be enough to keep the unemployment rate unchanged — or even lower it. — Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 2 July 2026

As a result, the bird gains lift to counter a vertical gust without changing its flight attitude at all. — New Atlas, 2 July 2026

Begin with low heights, reward each attempt and raise the challenge as your dog gains confidence. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

And by owning Prolec outright, GE Vernova gains full control over all of its factories. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Noun

The younger professional gains confidence, exposure, and leadership insights. — Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Most of the gains came from his cryptocurrency company, World Liberty Financial, and other digital currency ventures. — Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

The stock price soared roughly 50% in the initial three days after the public listing on June 12, before shedding just about all of those gains within days. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Tech led the sharp gains to start the year as investors loaded up on chipmakers tied to artificial intelligence. — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 7 July 2026

By transferring securities with the largest unrealized gains, the fund can remove them from its portfolio without realizing taxable capital gains, helping reduce future capital gains distributions to shareholders. — Debbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

In fact, some researchers have found that kids can lose up to 28% of their reading gains and 34% of their math gains over summer vacation. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 7 July 2026

The indexes are sitting on healthy gains for the year despite a slight pullback in June. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 July 2026

The agreement ends weeks of lobbying by outside interests and negotiations among lawmakers and the governor at the state Capitol about how to handle a surge of income tax collected on stock market gains related to artificial intelligence. — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026