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31gain 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… …
32Gain — Gain, n. [Cf. W. gan a mortise.] (Arch.) A square or beveled notch cut out of a girder, binding joist, or other timber which supports a floor beam, so as to receive the end of the floor beam. [1913 Webster] …
33Gain Glacier — (coord|71|1|S|61|25|W|type:glacier region:AQ|display=inline,title) is a large glacier on the east coast of Palmer Land, flowing northeast from Cat Ridge and entering the Weddell Sea between Imshaug Peninsula and Morency Island. Mapped by United… …
34gain currency — ► to become more commonly known or accepted: »Two ideas for constructing a tax reduction have been gaining currency in internal debates. Main Entry: ↑gain …
35gain 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… …
36gain 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… …
37gain 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 gain ground (=… …
38gain — vb 1 win, obtain, procure, secure, acquire, *get Analogous words: achieve, accomplish, effect (see PERFORM): endeavor, strive, struggle, *attempt, try Antonyms: forfeit: lose 2 compass, *reach, achieve, attain Analogous words …
39gain — [n] acquisition, winnings accretion, accrual, accumulation, achievement, addition, advance, advancement, advantage, attainment, benefit, boost, buildup, cut, dividend, earnings, emolument, gravy*, growth, headway*, hike*, improvement, income,… …
40gain ground — ► gain ground 1) become more popular or accepted. 2) (usu. gain ground on) get closer to someone being pursued. Main Entry: ↑ground …
