What is the difference between obtain and gain? Who can help me about this question: What is the difference between obtain and gain?

张翼

2014年4月19日 00:41

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"Obtain" is something you do actively, usually to get something you lack. "I am attending college to obtain an advanced degree." "Gain" is usually passive, and you may be adding to what you already have. "I gained three friends on italki."

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