gain — to obtain or achieve something, especially through effort
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to obtain or achieve something, especially through effort
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡeɪn/
Korean meaning: 얻다, 획득하다
Korean pronunciation: 게인 (강세: 게인)
Example Sentences
- My cat managed to gain access to the refrigerator and ate all the fish.
- Students gain knowledge through active participation in class discussions.
- He tried to gain his teacher's attention by wearing a banana costume to math class.
gain
VERB//ɡeɪn//
to obtain or achieve something, especially through effort
to obtain or achieve something, especially through effort
Through pain and rain, true strength you'll gain!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'gaaignier'(이기다, 얻다)에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어 뿌리에서 나온 말입니다. 원래는 '목초지를 얻다, 방목하다'는 의미였지만 점차 '획득하다'는 일반적 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat managed to gain access to the refrigerator and ate all the fish.”
“Students gain knowledge through active participation in class discussions.”
“He tried to gain his teacher's attention by wearing a banana costume to math class.”
“The company hopes to gain market share with its new product launch.”
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