Gain
/ɡeɪn/noun
To acquire or increase something, typically wealth or advantage.
Did you know?In ancient times, 'gain' was often associated with the notion of seizing power, reflecting a primal struggle for dominance over resources and fate.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ǵenh₁-
“to produce, give birth, or generate”
Latin
Latin
genus
“kind, type, or family, often implying origin or birth”
Old French
Old French
gaigner
“to earn, win, or acquire through effort”
Middle English
Middle English
gainen
“to obtain or acquire, often through struggle or effort”
Modern English
English
gain
“to acquire, especially in a financial or advantageous context.”