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run aground vs gain

gain vs run aground

run aground is not a noun while gain is a noun.

run aground and gain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
run aground No No Yes No
gain Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gain is a hypernym of run aground; that is, gain is a word with a broader meaning than run aground:
  • run aground: hit or reach the ground
  • gain: reach a destination, either real or abstract
Other hypernyms of run aground include arrive at, attain, hit, make, reach.
run aground (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
run aground (verb) gain (verb)
bring to the ground increase (one's body weight)
hit or reach the ground rise in rate or price
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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