English Explanatory Dictionary

gain momentum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To increase something's own speed while being acted on by gravity.
  2. Synonym of gain ground (to further the progress of; to obtain an advantage)
  3. To become popular among a large amount of people; to have many people participate in a trend or social movement.

Word forms

gain momentum gains momentum gaining momentum gained momentum

Synonyms

gain ground
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