Meaning of gain- | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Prefix meaning "against", "contrary to", "in opposition to", "counter-".
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2. Prefix denoting reciprocal action; "in return"; "counter-".
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3. Prefix denoting restoration or a return to a previous state; "back again".
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4. Prefix denoting repetition; "over again"; "anew"; again-.
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Examples

“gainsay, gainstand, gainstay, gainstrive”

“gainclap, gaingive, gainyield”

“gainbuy, gaincover, gaintake”

“gainrising, gaincoming”

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