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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
gain weight en · VERB
Meanings
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(intransitive) To become more heavy or obese.
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To be taken more seriously. (of an idea, view etc.)
This view gaining weight, steps were taken to reopen negotiations with the L.N.W.R.
1939 July, John D. Hewitt, “Some Notable British Main Lines: 1. Settle and Carlisle, L.M.S.R.”, in Railway Magazine, page 35:
Forms
Antonyms
lose weight
Relateds
weight gain
Synonyms
put on weight · put some timber on