HyperDic: gainer

English > 3 senses of the word gainer:
NOUNperson gainer, weight gainera person who gains weight
person gainera person who gains (gains an advantage or gains profits / profits)
actgainer, full gainera dive in which the diver throws the feet forward to complete a full backward somersault and enters the water feet first and facing away from the diving board
gainer > pronunciation
Soundsgey'ner
RhymesAfrikaner ... yawner: 180 rhymes with ner...
English > gainer: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA person who gains weight.
Synonymweight gainer
Broaderperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soulA human being
Verbsgainincrease (one's body weight)
English > gainer: 3 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA person who gains (gains an advantage or gains profits / profits).
Example"she was clearly the gainer in that exchange"
Broaderperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soulA human being
Verbsgainobtain advantages, such as points, etc.
gainearn on some commercial or business transaction
gainwin something through one's efforts
gainderive a benefit from
English > gainer: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningA dive in which the diver throws the feet forward to complete a full backward somersault and enters the water feet first and facing away from the diving board.
Synonymfull gainer
Broaderdive, divingA headlong plunge into water

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