win

verb
UK: /wɪn/
US: /wɪn/

  1. To achieve first position and/or get a prize in a competition or election.

    1. I hope our team will win the game tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. She managed to win the election despite the negative press surrounding her campaign. [ ] [ ]

  2. To get something that you wanted, often through effort or luck.

    1. He did win her heart with his gentle nature. [ ] [ ]
    2. After months of negotiation, the company was able to win a lucrative contract with the government. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

achieve triumph succeed victory prevail
win noun

  1. The act of achieving victory in a contest or game.

    1. It was a great win for our team last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. Their unexpected win boosted morale throughout the entire organization immediately. [ ] [ ]
win adjective

  1. Relating to the act of being victorious.

    1. He displayed a win attitude even when facing challenges. [ ] [ ]
    2. The win or lose situation made the team even more determined to practice well. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "win" in English means: To achieve first position and/or get a prize in a competition or election., To get something that you wanted, often through effort or luck..

The phonetic transcription of "win" is /wɪn/ in British English and /wɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "win": achieve, triumph, succeed, victory, prevail.

Example usage of "win": "I hope our team will win the game tonight.". More examples on the page.