gaining

GAY-ning/ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/

Noun pluralgainings

2 meanings of gaining

1
verb
Present participle and gerund of gain. Use this form for an action happening now or as a name for the action itself.
She is gaining confidence with every speech she gives.
The plane kept gaining height after takeoff.
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2
nouncountable
Money or other benefit you get from doing something.
She put her gainings from the yard sale into a savings account.
The gambler lost all his gainings in one bad night at the table.
Similarearnings, profits, takings, proceeds, income
Oppositelosses
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gaining is a form of gain

gain, verb: To get something and make it yours. Full entry

Forms: gaingains he/she/itgaining -ing formgained past tense, past participle
Spelling: gain → gaining: add -ing

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