Verb
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.orgI 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