noun a person, place, thing, or idea
verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
When a stock or investment loses value, it is said to 'lose ground' in the market.
If a team is consistently performing poorly, they are said to 'lose ground' in the standings.
If a military force retreats or loses territory to the enemy, they are said to 'lose ground' in battle.
If a candidate's popularity decreases or they lose support, they are said to 'lose ground' in the polls.
In the world of publishing, if a book does not sell well, the author may lose ground in terms of future book deals and opportunities.
If a psychologist does not stay up-to-date with the latest research and techniques in their field, they may lose ground in terms of credibility and effectiveness with clients.
Athletes who do not train regularly and maintain their physical condition may lose ground to their competitors in terms of performance and rankings.
In the business world, companies that do not innovate and adapt to changing market conditions may lose ground to competitors and see a decline in market share.