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    gaining

    US /'geɪnɪŋ/

    ・

    UK /'geɪnɪŋ/

    A2
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo increase in something, such as weight
    If you eat so much sweets, you risk gaining weight
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo get something wanted, needed or valued
    His song is gaining popularity, he might become a big star

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    The Greatest Innovations In Formula One

    12:00The Greatest Innovations In Formula One
    • but the Brabham, driven by Niki Lauda, was gradually gaining and eventually overtook Andretti on the outside.

      but the Brabham, driven by Niki Lauda, was gradually gaining and eventually overtook Andretti on the outside.

    • gaining and eventually overtook Andretti on the outside. Niki Lauda and the Brabham BT46

      gaining and eventually overtook Andretti on the outside. Niki Lauda and the Brabham BT46

    B1

    How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants

    09:10How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants
    • in 2011, gaining millions of new users and attracting a $100 million funding round led by Goldman Sachs.

      in 2011, gaining millions of new users and attracting a $100 million funding round led by Goldman Sachs.

    • gaining millions of new users and attracting a  $100 million funding round led by Goldman Sachs.

      gaining millions of new users and attracting a  $100 million funding round led by Goldman Sachs.

    B1

    How About That...

    10:07How About That...
    • I wonder who's gaining that right now.

      I wonder who's gaining that right now.

    • hmm i wonder who's gaining that right now?

      hmm i wonder who's gaining that right now?

    B1

    Benny Lewis: TEDx talk on Rapid Language Hacking

    17:40Benny Lewis: TEDx talk on Rapid Language Hacking
    • Very s very soon after that, I was gaining momentum.

      Very s very soon after that, I was gaining momentum.

    • Very soon after that, I was gaining momentum.

      Very soon after that, I was gaining momentum.

    A2

    LinkedIn shares best companies for growth, success and perks

    05:14LinkedIn shares best companies for growth, success and perks
    • So it's like are you gaining skills in those jobs? Are you gaining a good network? Are you being surrounded by people who will help you? And are you getting promoted while you're there?

      So it's like are you gaining skills in those jobs? Are you gaining a good network? Are you being surrounded by people who will help you? And are you getting promoted while you're there?

    • So it's like, are you gaining skills in those jobs?

      So it's like, are you gaining skills in those jobs?

    A2

    Why Do We Use Cringey Words for Loved Ones? | Otherwords

    09:26Why Do We Use Cringey Words for Loved Ones? | Otherwords
    • Pumpkin first shows up in descriptions of the American dialect in 1900, gaining popularity through the mid-century when, along with Sweetheart, Peaches, and other pet names, it picked up a sarcastic or condescending usage as well.

      Pumpkin first shows up in descriptions of the American dialect in 1900, gaining popularity through the mid-century when, along with Sweetheart, Peaches, and other pet names, it picked up a sarcastic or condescending usage as well.

    • But using a vegetable as a term of endearment likely came later than nicknames like "honey" or "sugar." Pumpkin first shows up in descriptions of the American dialect in 1900, gaining popularity through the mid-century, when, along with "Sweetheart," "Peaches," and other pet names, it picked up a sarcastic or condescending usage as well.

      But using a vegetable as a term of endearment likely came later than nicknames like "honey" or "sugar." Pumpkin first shows up in descriptions of the American dialect in 1900, gaining popularity through the mid-century, when, along with "Sweetheart," "Peaches," and other pet names, it picked up a sarcastic or condescending usage as well.

    B2

    Australia: Country or Continent?

    05:17Australia: Country or Continent?
    • But anyway... this is no such issue for Australia. Gaining independence from the British Empire

      But anyway... this is no such issue for Australia. Gaining independence from the British Empire

    • But anyway... this is no such issue for Australia. Gaining independence from the British Empire

      But anyway... this is no such issue for Australia. Gaining independence from the British Empire

    B1

    What Are The Fattest Countries In The World?

    06:13What Are The Fattest Countries In The World?
    • This Central American country has only started gaining notoriety for its obesity index in the last couple of years.

      This Central American country has only started gaining notoriety for its obesity index in the last couple of years.

    • While some have claimed that the whopping 45.1% obesity rate in this South Pacific island is due to the fact that islanders are genetically predisposed to gaining weight easily, studies show that this kind of reasoning is predominantly flawed.

      While some have claimed that the whopping 45.1% obesity rate in this South Pacific island is due to the fact that islanders are genetically predisposed to gaining weight easily, studies show that this kind of reasoning is predominantly flawed.

    B2

    Amazing Earth Facts To Blow Your Mind

    02:53Amazing Earth Facts To Blow Your Mind
    • However, our planet is continually gaining and losing mass.

      However, our planet is continually gaining and losing mass.

    • However, our planet is continually gaining and losing mass.

      However, our planet is continually gaining and losing mass.

    B1

    7 Common PHRASAL VERBS for Business

    18:377 Common PHRASAL VERBS for Business
    • One can be learned if you study enough, and the other one you have to have experience, which is what you're supposed to be doing here, gaining the experience to know these things.

      One can be learned if you study enough, and the other one you have to have experience, which is what you're supposed to be doing here, gaining the experience to know these things.

    • the other one you have to have experience, which is what you're supposed to be doing here, gaining the experience to know these things.

      the other one you have to have experience, which is what you're supposed to be doing here, gaining the experience to know these things.

    A2