Collocation
gain weight
Definition
to become heavier; to increase in body weight
'gain weight' is a common English collocation. to become heavier; to increase in body weight
gain + weight
“I started to gain weight after I stopped exercising.”
Examples
- I tend to _____ weight in the winter.
- She _____ weight after she quit smoking.
- If I stop exercising, I quickly _____ weight.
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- He has _____ weight since moving to a desk job.
- Some people _____ weight when they’re under stress.
- I don’t want to _____ weight, so I’m cutting down on sugary drinks.
- She was worried she might _____ weight during the long recovery period.
- The medication can cause you to _____ weight in the first few months.
- He tries to eat mindfully so he doesn’t _____ weight without noticing.
More verb + nouns
- make progress to improve or move forward toward a goal over time
- make money to earn money; to generate a profit or income
- make a request to ask formally for something, especially through an official process
- do business to conduct commercial activity; to buy, sell, or work with another company professionally
- do exercise to do physical activity to improve health or fitness