English to English noun
1 |
a victory (as in a race or other competition) | Example:
• he was happy to get the win
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2 |
something won (especially money) | source: wordnet30 verb
3 |
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious | Example:
• He won the Gold Medal in skating • Our home team won • Win the game
source: wordnet30
4 |
win something through one's efforts | Example:
• I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese • Gain an understanding of international finance
source: wordnet30
5 |
obtain advantages, such as points, etc. | Example:
• 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
source: wordnet30
6 |
attain success or reach a desired goal | Example:
• The enterprise succeeded • We succeeded in getting tickets to the show • she struggled to overcome her handicap and won
source: wordnet30
7 |
To gain by superiority in competition or contest; to obtain by victory over competitors or rivals; as, to win the prize in a gate; to win money; to win a battle, or to win a country. | source: webster1913
8 |
To gain the victory; to be successful; to triumph; to prevail. | source: webster1913
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