gnóthaigh — meaning in English

English meaning

• gain verb To get or come to have something, especially something useful or valuable.
• win verb To come out on top in a contest, game, war, or competition.

Senses

gnóthaigh is used for these senses in English:

• gain (transitive) To acquire possession of.
• win (transitive) To triumph or achieve victory in (a game, a war, etc.).

gain — full definition

1. verb To get or come to have something, especially something useful or valuable.
2. verb To increase in weight, speed, value, or some other measurable quantity.
3. verb To win or come out ahead in a contest or competition.
4. noun An increase, improvement, or something acquired as a benefit.
5. noun In electronics, the amount by which a device amplifies a signal.

win — full definition

1. verb To come out on top in a contest, game, war, or competition.
2. verb To obtain something desirable through effort, skill, or luck.
3. verb To gain someone's trust, affection, or support, often "win over".
4. noun A single victory or successful result.

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