gained
4 antonyms for gained — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — Past tense and past participle of gain: obtained or acquired something, especially something desirable, over time or through effort.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
Past tense and past participle of gain: obtained or acquired something, especially something desirable, over time or through effort.
“She gained a first-class degree while working nights.”
Opposites
lost
forfeited
Antonyms
How to use gained
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
gained access
gained ground
gained traction
gained weight
gained experience
Neutral. Note the fixed idioms gained ground, gained traction, gained access and gained weight.
Etymology
From Old French gaaignier, meaning to earn or win, of Germanic origin.
Full origin of gained →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between gained and earned?
Earned implies you worked for something and deserved it — a wage, a qualification, someone's respect. Gained is broader and covers any increase or acquisition, deserved or not, including weight, speed and ground. You can gain an advantage by luck, but you cannot earn one by luck.
What does "gained traction" mean?
It means an idea, product or campaign started to attract real support and momentum after a slow start. The image is of wheels finally gripping the road.
