gather steam
gather steam · gathers steam · gathered steam · gathering steam
To increase in strength, popularity, or energyTo increase in strength, popularity, or energy.
Meaning
1 senses(informal)To increase in strength, popularity, or energy.
Forms
gathers steam, gathering steam, gathered steam, gathered steam| Base form | gather steam · to gather steam |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | gathers steam |
| Present participle | gathering steam |
| Past simple | gathered steam |
| Past participle | gathered steam |
irregular
Synonyms
2 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedgather speed
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle