Past tense of gain
regular verb
The past tense of gain is gained. The past participle is also gained.
Forms of gain
| Base form (V1) | gain /ɡeɪn/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | gained /ɡeɪnd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | gained /ɡeɪnd/ |
| Present participle | gaining /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/ |
| Third person singular | gains /ɡeɪnz/ |
Gained in a sentence
- Looks like you’ve gained a new friend.
- Ernest laughed harshly and savagely when he had gained the street.1908 February 19, Jack London, The Iron Heel, New York, N.Y.: The Macmillan Company; London: Macmillan & Co., →OCLC
- I gained three passes at A-level, in mathematics, French, and English literature.From the entry pass
- The TV programme was cancelled because it only gained a 10% share of that night's viewing audience.From the entry share
- John was eliminated as a contestant when it was found he had gained, rather than lost, weight.From the entry eliminate
Meaning of gain
- verb To acquire possession of.
- verb To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.
- verb To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition.
Questions about the past tense of gain
- What is the past tense of gain?
- The past tense of gain is gained.
- What is the past participle of gain?
- The past participle of gain is gained.
- Is gain a regular or irregular verb?
- Gain is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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