gain in



gain in something

to advance in a particular quality. Todd grew in stature and gained in wisdom. Mary gained in experience as the weeks went on.
See also: gain

gain in

v.
To increase with respect to something: The athlete gained in strength, but lost in agility.
See also: gain

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Antonela-Croatian
DÉLia-Portuguese, French, Hungarian
InaEE-nə (English), IE-nə (English), EE-nah (Swedish, Dutch, Limburgish)English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Limburgish, Croatian
Soo-Jinsoo-jeenKorean
Kamon-Thai
Anima (2)AN-i-məEnglish (Rare)