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get at vs gain

gain vs get at

get at is not a noun while gain is a noun.

get at and gain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
get at No No Yes No
gain Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gain is a hypernym of get at; that is, gain is a word with a broader meaning than get at:
  • get at: reach or gain access to
  • gain: reach a destination, either real or abstract
Other hypernyms of get at include arrive at, attain, hit, make, reach.
get at (noun) gain (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
get at (verb) gain (verb)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations increase (one's body weight)
reach or gain access to rise in rate or price
influence by corruption 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 get at and gain

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