Drop off and Pull ahead
Opposite meaning terms
Drop off
Drop off verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.
Pull ahead is an antonym for drop off.
Pull ahead
Pull ahead verb - Obtain advantages, such as points, etc..
Usage example: After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference
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Synonyms for Pull ahead
Drop off is an antonym for pull ahead.
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