Synonyms of gained ground

gained ground

phrase

past tense of gain ground

as in progressed

to move forward along a course

The winning horse quickly gained ground ahead of the others.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• progressed
• did
• proceeded
• marched
• came
• went
• came along
• got on
• got along
• went along
• went off
• forged
• advanced
• paced
• fared
• sped
• accelerated
• pushed
• approached
• traveled
• repaired
• drove
• passed
• journeyed
• propelled
• neared
• took out
• wended
• ran
• actuated
• fast-forwarded
• impelled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remained
• stood
• stopped
• stayed
• slowed (down or up)
• checked
• held back
• arrested
• blocked
• hindered
• stemmed
• halted
• retarded
• interrupted
• impeded
• delayed
• suppressed
• detained
• obstructed
• balked
• hampered
• repressed
• ceased
• stalled
• inhibited
• paused
• waited
• stunted
• nipped
• cramped
• let up
• regressed