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tally vs gain

gain vs tally

tally and gain both are nouns.

tally and gain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tally Yes No Yes No
gain Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gain is a hypernym of tally; that is, gain is a word with a broader meaning than tally:
  • tally: gain points in a game
  • gain: obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
Other hypernyms of tally include advance, gain ground, get ahead, make headway, pull ahead, win.
tally (noun) gain (noun)
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely the advantageous quality of being beneficial
a bill for an amount due the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
a quantity that is added
tally (verb) gain (verb)
determine the sum of increase (one's body weight)
keep score, as in games rise in rate or price
gain points in a game increase or develop
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics 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 tally and gain

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