English Explanatory Dictionary

give ground

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To retreat.
  2. To yield an advantage.

Word forms

give ground gives ground giving ground gave ground given ground

Synonyms

cede the field turn tail

Antonyms

gain ground

Related words

lose ground
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