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win
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- pronunciation:
- wIn
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word History, Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
wins, winning, won |
| definition 1: |
to do the best or come first in a contest or game.
Our team won in the state basketball championship.
- synonyms:
- triumph
- similar words:
- overcome
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| definition 2: |
to get through great effort; finally achieve.
The slaves won their freedom after years of pain and struggle.- synonyms:
- achieve, attain, earn, get
- similar words:
- effect, gain, obtain, realize, secure
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| definition 3: |
to succeed in getting the support or favor of.
His speech won many voters.- similar words:
- convert, convince, gain, influence, persuade, sell, sway
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| related words: |
achieve, deserve, excel, reap, score, succeed |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a victory in a race, contest, or other competition.
After losing several games, our team finally had a win.- synonyms:
- triumph, victory
- antonyms:
- defeat, loss
- similar words:
- conquest, success, sweep
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| related words: |
triumph, victory |
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| derivation: |
winnable (adj.) |
Win comes from an Old English word that means "to struggle for or work at."
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