gain on

Verb

Meaning

To encroach on.
The ocean gains on the land.

To obtain influence with.

To win ground upon; to move faster than, as in a race or contest.

To get the better of; to have the advantage of.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

close approach approximate overhaul overtake outstrip catch up outmanoeuvre come to close in sign in leave behind outdistance move in on creep up

Examples

I think it's nice to age gracefully. OK, you lose the youth, a certain stamina and dewy glow, but what you gain on the inside as a human being is wonderful: the wisdom, the acceptance and the peace of mind. It's a fair exchange. Cherie Lunghi

What you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabouts. German Proverb

After stuffing a run for no gain on first-and-goal, BYU thwarted two pass attempts in a row before again holding a rush attempt from Gaej Walker for no gain on fourth down. Source: Internet

And it wasn’t just any old rebound: The S&P logged its best day since December 2018 and the Dow recorded its third-best one-day point gain on record. Source: Internet

Howell also rushed for a 20-yard gain on third-and-8 to set up UNC’s second touchdown of the night later in the quarter. Source: Internet

For 2020 YTD, the gain on the sale of the Four LTC Residences and the sale of one non-core retirement residence located in Quebec was partially offset by the prepayment penalties. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

gain of an investment gain of an investment over a period gain of function gain on someone gain one hour lose one hour gain one's confidence