gained ground (Meaning)
gained ground
to cause to be obtained or given, to get possession of often by effort, resources or advantage acquired or increased, the signal-gathering ability of an antenna, the increase (as of voltage or signal intensity) caused by an amplifier, to improve in health, to make progress, a gain realized by an insured because property insurance benefits paid for a loss from a casualty or theft are greater than the adjusted value of the insured asset, to run fast by the amount of, a capital gain realized on the sale or exchange of an asset held for more than a specified period (as a year), a class of community property that reflects the increase in property value contributed by the common skill or labor of the spouses, a gain realized on the sale or exchange of a capital asset (as a stock or real estate), to run fast, to get closer to something pursued, traverse, cover, to arrive at, to establish a specific relationship with, to win to one's side, an increase in amount, magnitude, or degree, to increase in (a particular quality), a gain from the exchange or sale of an asset that is not capital, to make an increase of (a specified amount), to get advantage, to increase in weight, an increase in value, capital, or amount compare loss, the act or process of acquiring something, to increase in, to win in competition or conflict, a capital gain realized on the sale or exchange of an asset held for less than a specified period (as a year) that is treated as ordinary income under federal income tax laws, to improve in health or ability, increase entry 1 sense 1, to acquire or get possession of usually by industry, merit, or craft, to get by a natural development or process, the ratio of output over input, an increase in amount, size, or degree, increase
Synonyms & Antonyms of gained ground
gained ground Sentence Examples
- The new technology gradually gained ground, becoming widely adopted within a year.
- The underdog candidate steadily gained ground in the polls, surprising political pundits.
- The sales team's innovative campaign gained ground with customers, leading to increased conversions.
- The infectious disease slowly gained ground in the community, posing a significant health threat.
- The opposition party gained ground in the recent elections, reducing the majority held by the incumbent.
- The new idea for a product gained ground within the company, eventually leading to a successful launch.
- The environmental movement gained ground worldwide, raising awareness about the importance of protecting the planet.
- The young athlete gained ground in the competition, overcoming obstacles to achieve victory.
- The trend towards online shopping gained ground rapidly, disrupting traditional retail businesses.
- The wildfire gained ground due to strong winds and dry conditions, threatening nearby communities.
FAQs About the word gained ground
to cause to be obtained or given, to get possession of often by effort, resources or advantage acquired or increased, the signal-gathering ability of an antenna
forged, proceeded, marched, did, went along,progressed, came along, went, got along, went off
arrested, stood, slowed (down or up), stayed, checked, blocked,remained, held back, stopped, hindered
The new technology gradually gained ground, becoming widely adopted within a year.
The underdog candidate steadily gained ground in the polls, surprising political pundits.
The sales team's innovative campaign gained ground with customers, leading to increased conversions.
The infectious disease slowly gained ground in the community, posing a significant health threat.
