Phrase Hound found 19 phrases and 18 compound words that contain gains. The most common are listed below. Open gains in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 19
- capital gainsplural of capital gain: An increase in the value of a capital asset; an amount by which the value or the proceeds of the sale of a capital asset by its owner exceed its cost to the owner.
- capital gains taxA tax levied on the profit made from selling any "capital" (i.e. non-inventory) asset.
- ill-gotten gainsMoney or other property acquired dishonestly.
- gains of functionplural of gain of function: An increase in virulence or transmissibility
- gains of functionsplural of gain of function: An increase in virulence or transmissibility
- newbie gainsRapid increases in muscle mass when a person begins training.
- brain gainsplural of brain gain
- gains groundthird-person singular simple present indicative of gain ground: To make progress or obtain advantage; to gain traction.
- gains overthird-person singular simple present indicative of gain over: To win over (someone); to convince (someone) into joining one's own side in a conflict.
- gains steamthird-person singular simple present indicative of gain steam: To increase in strength, popularity, or energy.
- gains timethird-person singular simple present indicative of gain time: A reduction of a prisoner’s sentence due to exemplary behavior or participation in a rehabilitation program during incarceration.
- gains weightthird-person singular simple present indicative of gain weight: To become more heavy or obese.
- weight gainsplural of weight gain: An increase in weight, usually of a person or animal.
- ill-gotten gains never prosperMoney or other property acquired dishonestly does not bring long-term and lasting joy.
- gains momentumthird-person singular simple present indicative of gain momentum: To increase something's own speed while being acted on by gravity.
- capital gains taxesplural of capital gains tax: A tax levied on the profit made from selling any "capital" (i.e. non-inventory) asset.
- gains tractionthird-person singular simple present indicative of gain traction: To make progress or obtain advantage; to gain traction.
- ill-got gainsSynonym of ill-gotten gains: Money or other property acquired dishonestly.
- gains one's spursthird-person singular simple present indicative of gain one's spurs: To achieve recognition.
Compound words 18
- bargainsplural of bargain: An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds themself to transfer the right to some property for a consideration, and the other party binds themself to receive the …
- GainsboroughA surname.
- gainsboroA neutral light grey colour.
- gainsaidsimple past and past participle of gainsay
- backgainsplural of backgain: A relapse.
- gainsayersplural of gainsayer: One who contradicts or denies what is alleged; an opposer.
- gainsaysthird-person singular simple present indicative of gainsay: To say something in contradiction to.
- Gainsboroughsplural of Gainsborough: A surname.
- gainshareSynonym of gainsharing: A compensation system in which companies share the financial value of performance gains, such as productivity, cost savings, or quality, with their workers.
- gainstrovesimple past of gainstrive