gain
gain
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gain with Russian translation
gain usage examples
Она прошла онлайн‑курс, чтобы приобрести навыки программирования, необходимые для новой работы.
She took an online course to gain the coding skills needed for her new job.
После волонтёрства он сумел приобрести ценный опыт для своего резюме.
After volunteering, he managed to gain valuable experience for his CV.
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gain belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
gain synonyms
What's the difference between gain / get / acquire / buy / purchase / earn
general term for obtaining something (skills, experience, advantage)
She gained a lot of experience during the internship.
Она приобрела много опыта во время стажировки.
I got a new job last week.
Я получил новую работу на прошлой неделе.
He acquired useful skills at university.
Он приобрёл полезные навыки в университете.
I bought a new laptop yesterday.
Я купил вчера новый ноутбук.
She purchased a ticket online.
Она приобрела билет онлайн.
She earned the promotion after two years.
Она заслужила повышение после двух лет.
They achieved their sales targets.
Они достигли своих целей по продажам.
They secured funding for the project.
Они обеспечили финансирование проекта.
She won the scholarship.
Она выиграла стипендию.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce gain and what this word means
gain translation: приобретать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce gain
/tə ˈɡeɪn/
gain translation
приобретать
gain examples
She took an online course to gain the coding skills needed for her new job.
gain transcription
/tə ˈɡeɪn/, /tu ˈɡeɪn/
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Questions about this word
gain meaning: what does it mean?
obtain
gain pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
gain is pronounced as /tə ˈɡeɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
gain definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She took an online course to gain the coding skills needed for her new job. Translation: Она прошла онлайн‑курс, чтобы приобрести навыки программирования, необходимые для новой работы.
Is gain part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, gain (приобретать) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is gain part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, gain (приобретать) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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