gainer

gainer
gain ► VERB 1) obtain or secure. 2) reach or arrive at. 3) (gain on) come closer to (a person or thing pursued). 4) increase the amount or rate of (weight, speed, etc.). 5) increase in value. 6) (gain in) improve or advance in (some respect). 7) (of a clock or watch) become fast.
► NOUN 1) a thing that is gained. 2) an increase in wealth or resources.
DERIVATIVES gainable adjective gainer noun.
ORIGIN originally in the sense «booty»: from Old French gaignier 'to gain' .

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