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gain vs reap

reap vs gain

gain is a noun but reap is not a noun.

gain and reap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gain Yes No Yes No
reap No No Yes No
As verbs, reap is a hyponym of gain; that is, reap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gain:
  • gain: obtain
  • reap: get or derive
Other hyponyms of gain include draw.
gain (noun) reap (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) reap (verb)
increase (one's body weight) gather, as of natural products
rise in rate or price get or derive
increase or develop
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 reap

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