| noun | a quantity that is added “there was an addition to property taxes this year” |
| noun | the advantageous quality of being beneficial |
| noun | the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input |
| noun | the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating |
| verb | obtain “derive pleasure from one's garden” |
| verb | win something through one's efforts “I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese” |
| verb | derive a benefit from “She profited from his vast experience” |
| verb | reach a destination, either real or abstract “We hit Detroit by noon” |
| verb | obtain advantages, such as points, etc. “The home team was gaining ground” |
| verb | rise in rate or price “The stock market gained 24 points today” |
| verb | increase or develop “the peace movement gained momentum” |
| verb | earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages “How much do you make a month in your new job?” |
| verb | increase (one's body weight) “She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising” |
| increase | verb | make bigger or more |
| profit | verb | derive a benefit from |
| winner | noun | a gambler who wins a bet |
| win | noun | something won (especially money) |
| winnings | noun | something won (especially money) |
| winning | noun | succeeding with great difficulty |
| gainer | noun | a person who gains (gains an advantage or gains profits) |
| profit | noun | the advantageous quality of being beneficial |
| benefit | noun | something that aids or promotes well-being |
| attainment | noun | arrival at a new stage |
| advance | noun | increase in price or value |
| earner | noun | someone who earn wages in return for their labor |