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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
gain momentum en · VERB
Meanings
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(literally) To increase something's own speed while being acted on by gravity.
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(idiomatic) Synonym of gain ground (to further the progress of; to obtain an advantage)
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(idiomatic) To become popular among a large amount of people; to have many people participate in a trend or social movement.
The pilgrimage has gained momentum!
1983 April 12, “Pilgrimage”, in Murmur, performed by R.E.M.:
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Synonyms
gain ground