Definition of "gain-" in English

prefix

1. Prefix meaning "against", "contrary to", "in opposition to", "counter-".

   • gainsay, gainstand, gainstay, gainstrive

2. Prefix denoting reciprocal action; "in return"; "counter-".

   • gainclap, gaingive, gainyield

3. Prefix denoting restoration or a return to a previous state; "back again".

   • gainbuy, gaincover, gaintake

4. Prefix denoting repetition; "over again"; "anew"; again-.

   • gainrising, gaincoming