gained

verb

1. 1

   To acquire possession of.

   “Looks like you've gained a new friend.”

2. 2

   To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.

   “The sick man gains daily.”

3. 3

   To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition.

   “to gain a battle; to gain a case at law”

4. 4

   To increase.

5. 5

   To be more likely to catch or overtake an individual.

   “I'm gaining (on you).”

6. 6

   To reach.

   “to gain the top of a mountain”

7. 7

   To draw into any interest or party; to win to one's side; to conciliate.

8. 8

   To put on weight.

   “I've been gaining.”

9. 9

   (of a clock or watch) To run fast.