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As a preposition gain is
(obsolete) against.
As an adjective gain is
(obsolete) straight, direct; near; short.
As an adverb gain is
(obsolete) straightly; quickly; by the nearest way or means.
As a noun gain is
the act of gaining or
gain can be (architecture) a square or bevelled notch cut out of a girder, binding joist, or other timber which supports a floor beam, so as to receive the end of the floor beam.
As a verb gain is
to acquire possession of what one did not have before.
