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GAIN GROUND Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase gain ground. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase gain ground. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GAIN GROUND

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advance
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a movement forward

• a change for the better; progress in development

• a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• an amount paid before it is earned

• increase in price or value

adjective satellite

• being ahead of time or need

• situated ahead or going before

verb

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• bring forward for consideration or acceptance

• increase or raise

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• cause to move forward

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• develop in a positive way

• develop further

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• pay in advance

• move forward

• rise in rate or price

gain
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quantity that is added

• the advantageous quality of being beneficial

• the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input

• the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating

verb

• obtain

• win something through one's efforts

• derive a benefit from

• reach a destination, either real or abstract

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• rise in rate or price

• increase or develop

• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

• increase (one's body weight)

win
verbv
noun

• a victory (as in a race or other competition)

• something won (especially money)

verb

• be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

• win something through one's efforts

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• attain success or reach a desired goal

• acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions

get ahead
verbv
verb

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

make headway
verbv
verb

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

pull ahead
verbv
verb

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

Best Hypernyms For GAIN GROUND

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gain ground, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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advance progress

Alternatives for ADVANCE

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