Difference between Derive and Gain

What is the difference between Derive and Gain?

Derive as a verb is to obtain or receive (something) from something else. while Gain as a verb is to acquire possession of what one did not have before.

Derive

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To obtain or receive (something) from something else. To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning. To find the derivation of (a word or phrase). To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction. To originate or stem (from).

Example sentence: Adversity is a great teacher, but this teacher makes us pay dearly for its instruction; and often the profit we derive, is not worth the price we paid.

Gain

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To acquire possession of what one did not have before.To increase.To be more likely to catch or overtake an individual.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act of gaining.What one gains, as a return on investment or dividend.The factor by which a signal is multiplied.

Example sentence: People say I'm too skinny, but if I gain a little weight, they say I look chubby. You can't please everyone. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters.

We hope you now know whether to use Derive or Gain in your sentence.

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