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1gain — n 1: an increase in value, capital, or amount compare loss capital gain: a gain realized on the sale or exchange of a capital asset (as a stock or real estate) ca·su·al·ty gain: a gain realized by an insured because property insurance benefits… …
2make — make, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {made} (m[=a]d); p. pr. & vb. n. {making}.] [OE. maken, makien, AS. macian; akin to OS. mak?n, OFries. makia, D. maken, G. machen, OHG. mahh?n to join, fit, prepare, make, Dan. mage. Cf. {Match} an equal.] 1. To cause to …
3gain ground — Ⅰ. gain ground ► to become more popular or successful: gain ground on sb/sth »After three decades the carmaker is actually gaining ground on the competition. »Even as companies in the US are gaining ground overseas, they are also sending more… …
4gain/make ground — ► to become more popular or successful: »Despite making ground within her own party, she still has to watch her back. gain/make ground on sb »The search engine is continuing to gain ground on the market leader. ► FINANCE to increase in value:… …
5make ground — gain/make ground ► to become more popular or successful: »Despite making ground within her own party, she still has to watch her back. gain/make ground on sb »The search engine is continuing to gain ground on the market leader. ► FINANCE to… …
6Gain — Gain, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gained} (g[=a]nd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Gaining}.] [From gain, n. but. prob. influenced by F. gagner to earn, gain, OF. gaaignier to cultivate, OHG. weidin[=o]n, weidinen to pasture, hunt, fr. weida pasturage, G. weide,… …
7gain ground — {v. phr.} 1. To go forward; move ahead. * /The soldiers fought hard and began to gain ground./ 2. To become stronger; make progress; improve. * /The sick man gained ground after being near death./ * /Under Lincoln, the Republican Party gained… …
8gain ground — {v. phr.} 1. To go forward; move ahead. * /The soldiers fought hard and began to gain ground./ 2. To become stronger; make progress; improve. * /The sick man gained ground after being near death./ * /Under Lincoln, the Republican Party gained… …
9Gain — Gain, v. i. To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress; as, the sick man gains daily. [1913 Webster] Thou hast greedily gained of thy neighbors by… …
10Make Love, Not Warcraft — South Park episode Episode no. Season 10 Episode 8 Directed by Trey Parker Written by …
