word
Gain
Gayn
/ˈɡeɪn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
gain
Dictionary meaning
The amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input.
Examples
- They gained 20 pounds when they stopped exercising.
- The peace movement gained momentum.
Synonyms: amplification
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