Synonyms of gaining ground

gaining ground

phrase

present participle of gain ground

as in progressing

to move forward along a course

The winning horse quickly gained ground ahead of the others.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• progressing
• doing
• proceeding
• marching
• coming
• going
• coming along
• getting along
• going along
• getting on
• going off
• forging
• advancing
• pacing
• faring
• speeding
• travelling
• accelerating
• traveling
• taking out
• approaching
• pushing
• nearing
• repairing
• driving
• passing
• journeying
• actuating
• propelling
• running
• fast-forwarding
• impelling
• wending

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remaining
• holding back
• standing
• slowing (down or up)
• staying
• stopping
• blocking
• checking
• stemming
• impeding
• obstructing
• hindering
• arresting
• halting
• retarding
• detaining
• delaying
• interrupting
• suppressing
• stunting
• repressing
• stalling
• inhibiting
• pausing
• hampering
• waiting
• cramping
• nipping
• balking
• ceasing
• letting up
• regressing