Meaning & Definition of Win in English
English⟶
Win
/wɪn/
noun
1. A victory (as in a race or other competition)
- "He was happy to get the win"
synonym:
- win
2. Something won (especially money)
synonym:
- winnings,
- win,
- profits
verb
1. Be the winner in a contest or competition
- Be victorious
- "He won the gold medal in skating"
- "Our home team won"
- "Win the game"
synonym:
- win
2. Win something through one's efforts
- "I acquired a passing knowledge of chinese"
- "Gain an understanding of international finance"
synonym:
- acquire,
- win,
- gain
3. Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
- "The home team was gaining ground"
- "After defeating the knicks, the blazers pulled ahead of the lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the western conference"
synonym:
- gain,
- advance,
- win,
- pull ahead,
- make headway,
- get ahead,
- gain ground
4. Attain success or reach a desired goal
- "The enterprise succeeded"
- "We succeeded in getting tickets to the show"
- "She struggled to overcome her handicap and won"
synonym:
- succeed,
- win,
- come through,
- bring home the bacon,
- deliver the goods
Examples of using
I can safely say that Tom will win this time.
I'm a living proof to that death is possible to win.
Nelson Mandela was one of those rare people who manage to win universal acclaim throughout the world.