Meaning & Definition
noun
An act of winning.
His win in the race was celebrated by all his friends.
A successful achievement or an accomplishment.
The project was a big win for the company, increasing their market share.
verb
To achieve victory in a contest or competition.
The team worked hard all season and managed to win the championship.
To gain possession of something through effort or competition.
She hopes to win the first prize in the science fair.
To obtain a favorable outcome in a situation or endeavor.
After a long debate, they were able to win the argument.
To be successful in a gamble or game of chance.
He was lucky enough to win a large sum of money in the lottery.
Etymology
Middle English 'winnen', from Old English 'winnan' meaning to labor, struggle, or strive.
Common Phrases and Expressions
win over:
To persuade someone to agree with you or to like you.
win the day:
To achieve a final victory or success.
win a victory:
To achieve a successful outcome in a conflict or competition.
Slang Meanings
Score
When I found out I got the job, it felt like I scored big.
Dubs
We got the dubs at the tournament last weekend.