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gain

/geɪn/ /geɪn/
  1. 1 kazanmak, elde etmek
  2. 2 artmak, artırmak, almak (kilo vb.)

Definition (English)

  1. To get or obtain something, especially something useful or positive.
  2. To increase in amount, size, or degree.

Example Sentences

  1. She hopes to gain more experience in her field.
    Kendi alanında daha fazla deneyim kazanmayı umuyor.
  2. The company gained a lot of profit this year.
    Şirket bu yıl çok kar elde etti.
  3. He is gaining weight.
    Kilo alıyor.

Verb Forms Regular

Base gain
/geɪn/
Past gained
/geɪnd/
Participle gained
/geɪnd/
Spelling rule

Add ‑edgain → gained

Fiilin sonuna -ed eklenir.

Same rule: work → worked · want → wanted · help → helped

Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked /d/played /ɪd/wanted

Fiil yumuşak (ötümlü) bir ünsüzle, /n/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed /d/ okunur; yeni hece eklenmez. gained /geɪnd/

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Collocations

gain experiencegain weightgain accessgain controlgain knowledgegain confidence

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