Synonyms of gain ground

gain ground

phrase

as in progress

to move forward along a course

The winning horse quickly gained ground ahead of the others.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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