GAIN
/ɡeɪn/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, preposition, adjective, adverb
Definition of GAIN
The act of gaining; acquisition.
What is gained.
The factor by which a signal is multiplied.
To acquire possession of.
"Looks like you've gained a new friend."
To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.
"The sick man gains daily."
To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition.
"to gain a battle; to gain a case at law"
Against.
Straight, direct; near; short.
"the gainest way"
Examples of GAIN in a Sentence
- "Looks like you've gained a new friend."
- "The sick man gains daily."
- "to gain a battle; to gain a case at law"
- "the gainest way"
Word Details
Is GAIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GAIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like GAIN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for GAIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | a | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GAIN
11 words from the letters in GAIN
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GAIN in Word Games
GAIN is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: GAIN is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GAIN to find 11 additional valid words.