Conjugation

Gain on

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only gain changes; on stays the same: gained on, gained on.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't gain on, he doesn't gain on.

    1. I / you / we / they gain on
    2. he / she / it gains on

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am gaining on
    2. you / we / they are gaining on
    3. he / she / it is gaining on

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't gain on.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they gained on

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to gain on
    2. you / we / they are going to gain on
    3. he / she / it is going to gain on

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't gain on.

    1. (you) gain on
    2. let's gain on