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11gain\ ground — v. phr. 1. To go forward; move ahead. The soldiers fought hard and began to gain ground. 2. To become stronger; make progress; improve. The sick man gained ground after being near death. Under Lincoln, the Republican Party gained ground. Contrast …
12gain ground — 1》 become more popular. 2》 (usu. gain ground on) get closer to someone being pursued. → ground …
13gain ground — we failed to gain ground in that last campaign Syn: advance, progress, make headway; catch up, close in …
14gain ground on someone — gain ground on (someone/something) to get a bigger share compared to others. The company s software business is gaining ground on its biggest competitor. Opposite of: lose ground to (someone/something) Etymology: based on the military meaning of… …
15gain ground on something — gain ground on (someone/something) to get a bigger share compared to others. The company s software business is gaining ground on its biggest competitor. Opposite of: lose ground to (someone/something) Etymology: based on the military meaning of… …
16gain ground — if a political party or a belief gains ground, it becomes more popular or accepted. The Republicans are gaining ground in the southern states. (often in continuous tenses) …
17gain ground — idi a) to make progress; advance b) idi to gain approval or acceptance …
18gain ground — go forward, make progress The toy company has been gaining ground in their effort to sell more products …
19gain ground on — get closer to someone being pursued. → ground …
20gain ground — 1) to become more successful, popular, or accepted The Democratic candidate is rapidly gaining ground in many states. 2) to get control of more of an area in a war …
