Gain
Gain verb - To become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number.
Usage example: the new version of the car gained in both width and length compared to the earlier model
Rocket
Rocket verb - To proceed or move quickly.
How words are described
| high | high gain | high rocket |
| normal | normal gain | normal rocket |
| original | original gain | original rocket |
| critical | critical gain | critical rocket |
| Other adjectives: simple, small, powerful, actual, real, massive, big, huge, evil, little, personal. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Quake popularized the modern concept of aiming a rocket at your feet, jumping, and firing a rocket immediately after to gain a much higher altitude.
Source: Rocket Jump -
In a Dexter's Laboratory episode, Dexter launched a tractor rocket that moves the moon so he will gain strength from the rays of Saturn.
Source: Colony Drop -
Since there are jetpacks and skiing, rocket jump is more useful to gain horizontal speed.
Source: Video Game / Tribes
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