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obtain vs gain

gain vs obtain

obtain is not a noun while gain is a noun.

obtain and gain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obtain No No Yes No
gain Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gain is a hyponym of obtain; that is, gain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than obtain:
  • obtain: come into possession of
  • gain: obtain
Other hyponyms of obtain include carry, dig up, excavate, turn up, extort, wring from, kite, source, procure, secure, extract, take out, get in, get into, eke out, squeeze out, bum, cadge, grub, mooch, sponge, derive, shop, snag, grab.
obtain (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
obtain (verb) gain (verb)
receive a specified treatment (abstract) increase (one's body weight)
come into possession of rise in rate or price
be valid, applicable, or true 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
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