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View definitions for gained

gained

adjective as in acquired

adjective as in extrinsic

adjective as in realized

adjective as in won

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Since then, the app has gained over 165,000 users in more than 70 countries, according to its founder.

The cops say Kakehi gained several hundred million yen in inheritance from the deaths over the years.

The film was critically panned upon its release, but has since gained a cult following.

It is likely that Baghdadi has officially gained the allegiance of a number of fighters.

In contrast, areas 10 to 20 miles away from city hall gained roughly 15 million net residents.

With him one is at high pressure all the time, and I have gained a good many more ideas from him than I can work up in a hurry.

Renounce the good law of the worshippers of Mazda, and thou shalt gain such a boon as the Murderer gained, the ruler of nations.

They don't seem to think there would be much good gained by begging for special favours through routine channels.

Quickly he gained a sofa by the window and dropped down upon it, watching, listening.

It was by popularizing tobacco in France that he gained a lasting fame.

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On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to gained, such as: captured, collected, seized, accomplished, attained, and earned.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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