gain ground

The phrase “gain ground” has 2 syllables: gain ground

It's pronounced as /ɡeɪn ɡraʊnd/


What is synonym and antonym for gain ground?

In the thesaurus, “gain ground” has 37 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gain ground along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for gain ground

  • accelerate
  • actuate
  • advance
  • approach
  • come
  • come along
  • do
  • drive
  • fare
  • fast-forward
  • forge
  • get along
  • get on
  • go
  • go along
  • go off
  • impel
  • journey
  • make up for lost time
  • march
  • near
  • pace
  • pass
  • pick up speed
  • press forward
  • proceed
  • proceed forward
  • progress
  • propel
  • push
  • push on
  • repair
  • run
  • speed
  • take out
  • travel
  • wend

Antonyms for gain ground

  • arrest
  • balk
  • block
  • cease
  • check
  • cramp
  • delay
  • detain
  • halt
  • hamper
  • hinder
  • hold back
  • impede
  • inhibit
  • interrupt
  • let up
  • lose ground
  • nip
  • obstruct
  • pause
  • regress
  • remain
  • repress
  • retard
  • stall
  • stand
  • stay
  • stem
  • stop
  • stunt
  • suppress
  • wait

Meanings of gain ground

  • verb
    1. To make progress or obtain advantage.

Example Sentences

  • Despite initial setbacks, the team managed to gain ground in the second half of the game.
  • The political candidate worked tirelessly to connect with voters and gain ground in the polls.
  • In the race for technological supremacy, some companies strive to gain ground through innovation.
  • As the negotiations progressed, the diplomats aimed to find common ground and gain ground in the peace talks.
  • The conservation efforts helped endangered species gain ground and thrive in their natural habitats.

On this page you'll find 69 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gain ground, such as: accelerate, actuate, advance, approach, arrest, balk, block.

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