English Synonym Finder

gained

Definitions

Obtained or secured something desired, favorable, or of value.

Increased in amount, size, degree, or extent.

Reached a destination or achieved a specific point of progress.

Examples

She gained a lot of confidence after completing the challenging project.

The company gained significant market share over the last fiscal year.

He gained access to the restricted area by using his security badge.

Synonyms

acquired obtained secured attained earned procured achieved

Antonyms

lost forfeited surrendered spent missed relinquished wasted