ESL General English Grammar Questions

Re: get or gain?

Clive — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:34:26 GMT

Hi guys,

Here's anothe comment.

I got some information - 'get' is a neutral word. Perhaps the information was useful, perhaps not.

I gained some information - 'gain' suggests the information was of profit or value to me in some way.

Best wishes, Clive

Re: get or gain?

davkett — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 20:09:40 GMT

I think gain is not so bad here. Gain can often be used, at least in AmE, in more circumstances than where material,or monetary, profit is the issue. Gaining insight is commonly heard.

Re: get or gain?

pieanne — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:58:01 GMT

I'd say "get".

"gain" is related to money, to material profit.

get or gain?

Anonymous — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 17:06:26 GMT

Does 'get' or 'gain' in the following sentences make a difference?:

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