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gains ground

phrase , present tense third-person singular of gain ground

Synonyms and Antonyms of gains ground

to move forward along a course

The winning horse quickly gained ground ahead of the others.

Synonyms of gains ground

advances, comes, comes along, does, fares, forges, gets along, gets on, goes, goes along, goes off, marches, paces, proceeds, progresses

Words Related to gains ground

accelerates, fast-forwards, speeds

approaches, nears

journeys, passes, repairs, runs, travels, wends

actuates, drives, impels, propels, pushes

Near Antonyms of gains ground

arrests, balks, blocks, checks, detains, halts, hinders, holds back, impedes, nips, obstructs, slows (down or up), stems

represses, retards, stunts, suppresses

delays, interrupts, stalls

cramps, hampers, inhibits

ceases, lets up, pauses

Antonyms of gains ground

remains, stands, stays, stops

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