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gain
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For two weeks’ work, I gain about 700,000 yen.
For two weeks’ work, I earn about 700,000 yen.
Without a job it’s impossible to gain any money.
Without a job it’s impossible to earn any money.
earn or (especially in informal styles) get/make (a sum of) money by going to work, from
investments, etc (NOT gain): ‘She earns $4,000 a month.’
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PROFIT
gentle
My father was a very gentle man, always helping people.
My father was a very kind man, always helping people.
gentle = (1) used to describe someone who never shows anger or impatience in what they say or
do: ‘His brother was always ready for a fight, but Tim was quiet and gentle.’
(2) not loud, forceful or rough: ‘He spoke to the child in a quiet, gentle voice so as not to frighten
her.’ ‘She found the doctor’s gentle manner very reassuring.’
gently
1
The shop assistant asked me gently what I wanted.
The shop assistant asked me politely what I wanted.
gently = in a way that will not hurt or damage anything: ‘She held the little bird very gently.’
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