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win
/wɪn/
to achieve victory or success
She worked hard and finally won the championship.
After much effort, she achieved victory in the competition.
general
to be successful in a competition or contest
The team won the game by a narrow margin.
The team achieved victory in the game with a small difference in points.
Often used in sports, games, or competitive situations.
general
to gain or obtain something desired
He won a prize in the lottery.
He obtained a prize by winning the lottery.
Can refer to achieving a goal or receiving a reward.
informal
to persuade someone to do something
She managed to win him over with her charm.
She convinced him to agree with her through her charm.
Used in contexts where someone is convinced or persuaded.
Collocations
win a prizeto be awarded a prizewin overto persuade someone to agreewin the gameto achieve victory in a game
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Win' is often used in sports and games, but it can also refer to achieving any goal or obtaining something desired.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of 'win' can vary based on context, so pay attention to the situation in which it is used.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'winnen', from Old English 'winnan', meaning 'to labor, strive, fight, or suffer'. Related to Old High German 'winnan' and Old Norse 'vinna'.
Usage Notes
The word 'win' is commonly used in competitive contexts but can also refer to achieving any desired outcome.
Word Breakdown
win
to achieve victory or success
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