Definition of win - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
competitiontr./intr. achieve victory in a competition or contesttr./intr.
- She won the race with ease.
2.
achievementstr. obtain something desired through efforttr.
- She won his trust over time.
3.
gain affectiontr. succeed in gaining the affection or support of someonetr.
- The candidate won voters over with his honesty..
4.
sportstr. cause a victory for someonetr.
- Her goal won the match for the team.
Noun
1.
competition victoryact of defeating others in a competition
- Her win in the tournament was unexpected..
2.
prizesomething gained as a result of winning
- He donated his win to charity.
3.
achievementsuccessful achievement or feat
- Completing the project on time was a big win.
Expressions with win
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gain someone's approval or support through effort
He tried to win favour with his boss by working late.
achieve victory in a competition or struggle
Despite the odds, the underdog team won out.
gain someone's support or agreement by persuading them
She tried to win over the crowd with her speech.
succeed after overcoming difficulties
Despite many obstacles, she managed to win through in the end.
make someone fall in love with you
He tried to win her heart with flowers and sweet words.
get the top prize in a lottery or competition
She won the jackpot in the state lottery last year.
accept that not every attempt will be successful
He was disappointed with the result, but you can't win them all.
used to indicate that something will lead to success
Studying all night for the win.
win if the coin shows heads after a toss
Let's flip a coin: heads you win, tails I win.
expresses hope for a fair competition outcome
Before the race, he said, 'May the best man win.'
expresses hope for a fair competition outcome
Good luck to both teams, may the best win!
expected to win a competition or contest
The athlete is tipped to win the championship.
defeat others with a very large and clear difference in performance
Our team managed to win by a mile in the final.
achieve victory without cheating or unfair methods
She managed to win fair and square despite the tough competition.
persuade him to support or agree with you
She tried to win him over with her argument.
pass a test or exam with high marks
She won with flying colors in her final exams.
be chosen to play for a national sports team
He hopes to win a cap for England next year.
finish first in a race by the length of a horse's neck
The favorite won by a neck after a close finish.
getting unfortunate outcomes despite good intentions
No matter what he does, he can't win for losing.
gain favor by doing something nice
He earned win brownie points by helping his boss.
people who give up don't achieve success
Remember, quitters never win, so keep pushing forward.
gain someone's love or affection through actions
He tried to win her heart with flowers.
secure an overwhelming majority of votes
She won by a landslide, securing 80% of the votes.
achieve victory easily without much effort
The team won hands down despite missing key players.
Origin of win
Old English, winnan (to strive)
Terms with win included in their meaning
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sports
fail to win a game or competition
competition
strive to win or gain something
sports
eager to win or be more successful
game event
competition where participants try to win
failure
person who fails to win or succeed
habitual failure
habitually failing to win
raffle system
game where people buy tickets for a chance to win prizes
competition
win first place in a competition
secondary prize
prize given to someone who did not win
opportunity
make it harder for someone to succeed or win
rivalry
actively trying to win against someone or something
rivalry
while trying to win against someone or something
competition
game where players try to win
fundraiser
drawing to win prizes by buying tickets
winter sport
contest where people on skis try to win by speed or skill
difficult contest
contest that is difficult to win
competition
competitor thought unlikely to win
sports activity
physical game where people or teams try to win against others
clear win
perform much better than all other people taking part
competition
participate in a competition to win
competition
win by a small margin
competition
competitor expected to win
likely winner
candidate considered likely to win or succeed
volleyball
grounding the ball to win a rally
Examples of win in a sentence
He trained hard to win the chess tournament. He worked hard to win the championship. They aimed to win the contract with their proposal. He managed to win her heart with his kindness. The new policy aims to win public support. That penalty won the final for Brazil.
Her last-second basket won us the game. His win in the race was celebrated. The team's win was well-deserved. Her win was celebrated by the entire team. The win boosted his confidence significantly. Winning the award was a significant win for the team. The court ruling was a win for environmentalists.
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- French:gagner, victoire, ...
- German:gewinnen, Sieg, ...
- Italian:vincere, trionfo, ...
- Spanish:ganar, triunfo, ...
- Portuguese:vencer, triunfo, ...
- Chinese:赢得, 胜利, ...
- Japanese:勝つ, 勝利, ...
- Arabic:فازَ, فَوْز, ...
- Hebrew:לְנַצֵּחַ, נִיצָּחוֹן, ...
- Russian:выигрывать, победа, ...
- Ukrainian:вигравати, перемога, ...
- Hindi:जीतना, जीत, ...
Definition of WIN - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: whip inflation nowDated US campaign to reduce inflation in the economyDated US
- The government launched WIN to control prices.
- WIN was a major focus of the 1970s economic strategy.
- Citizens were encouraged to support WIN to stabilize the economy.
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- French:campagne contre l'inflation, ...
- German:Kampagne gegen die Inflation, ...
- Italian:WIN, ...
- Spanish:EV, ...
- Portuguese:campanha para travar já a inflação, ...
- Chinese:立即遏制通货膨胀运动, ...
- Japanese:インフレ抑制運動, ...
- Arabic:حملة كبح التضخم الآن, ...
- Hebrew:קַמְפֵּיְן לְרִסּוּן הָאִינְפְלַצְיָה, ...
- Russian:победим инфляцию сейчас, ...
- Ukrainian:Подолаймо інфляцію зараз, ...
- Hindi:विन, ...
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