Basic
ISEE Prep  /  Words  /  Basic  /  gain

gain

/ɡeɪn/
gain ɡeɪn
English Definition
v. to obtain or achieve something
中文释义
获得
Significado en Español
ganar, obtener
한국어 뜻
얻다, 획득하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đạt được, thu được
Show meaning in
Example Sentence

She gained a lot of experience from the job.

她从这份工作中获得了很多经验。

Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
← Previous Next →

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “gain”:

  1. A acquire
  2. B lose
  3. C relinquish
  4. D forfeit
Show answer

A — acquire. “gain” means v. to obtain or achieve something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

By working very hard, you can ______ valuable skills and experience.

  1. A lose
  2. B gain
  3. C waste
  4. D forfeit
Show answer

B — gain. “gain” means v. to obtain or achieve something

Common questions about “gain”

What does “gain” mean?

gain — v. to obtain or achieve something. In Chinese: 获得.

How do you pronounce “gain”?

gain is pronounced /ɡeɪn/. It breaks into 1 syllable: gain.

How do you use “gain” in a sentence?

She gained a lot of experience from the job. (她从这份工作中获得了很多经验。)

What are synonyms for “gain”?

acquire, obtain, achieve — all close in meaning to gain (v. to obtain or achieve something).

Is “gain” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. gain appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度
849 / 2445
35% through this level
Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)
⬇ Download the iSEE Vocab app to keep tracking your learning progress across sessions and devices. / 下载 iSEE Vocab App,持续跟进你的学习进度。