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gain vs obtain

obtain vs gain

gain is a noun but obtain is not a noun.

gain and obtain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gain Yes No Yes No
obtain No No Yes No
As verbs, obtain is a hypernym of gain; that is, obtain is a word with a broader meaning than gain:
  • gain: obtain
  • obtain: come into possession of
gain (noun) obtain (noun)
the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
the advantageous quality of being beneficial
the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
a quantity that is added
gain (verb) obtain (verb)
increase (one's body weight) receive a specified treatment (abstract)
rise in rate or price come into possession of
increase or develop be valid, applicable, or true
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
win something through one's efforts
derive a benefit from
obtain
Difference between gain and obtain

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