GAVE GROUND Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

gave ground

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past tense of give ground

as in withdrew

to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable) There is wildlife in the area, so give ground if you see any when hiking.

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But Depp’s decades of Hollywood success eventually gave way to a turbulent period in his career.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Same Movie, Scarier Villain The earlier waves of shadow IT gave way to shadow applications.

— Adrian Carr, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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