What is win? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of win

winverb

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/wɪn/

Definition & pronunciation of <b>win</b>

Where does the word win come from?

The word "win" has its roots in Old English and has a long and varied history. The modern English word "win" comes from the Old English word "winnan," which meant "to gain or acquire." This Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*winiz," which was also the source of the Modern German word "gewinnen," meaning "to win or gain." In Old English, "win" was often used to describe the act of gaining or getting something, whether it be a material possession or a competitive advantage. Over time, the meaning of the word "win" expanded to include the idea of achieving a goal or overcoming an obstacle. Today, the word "win" is used in a wide range of contexts, from sports and games to business and personal achievement.

Vocabulary summary win

typenoun

meaningvictory

examplewhich side won?

exampleto win hands down

exampleto win one's bread

typetransitive verb won

meaningseize, seize, obtain, receive, earn, get

examplewhich side won?

exampleto win hands down

exampleto win one's bread

meaningwin; win

exampleMarxism-Leninism is winning upon millions of people

exampleto win a battle

exampleto win the war

meaningwin over, win over, entice

exampleto win all hearts

exampleto win someone's confidence

Example of vocabulary winnamespace

meaning

to be the most successful in a competition, race, battle, etc.

  • Which team won?
  • to win an election
  • to win a game/race/war/battle
  • She loves to win an argument.
  • to win at cards/chess
meaning

to get something as the result of a competition, race, election, etc.

  • Britain won five gold medals.
  • He won £3 000 in the lottery.
  • How many states did the Republicans win?
  • Everyone who takes part wins a small prize.
  • to win an award/a title
meaning

to achieve or get something that you want, especially by your own efforts

  • They are trying to win support for their proposals.
  • The company has won a contract to supply books and materials to schools.

Idioms of vocabulary win

carry/win the day
(formal)to be successful against somebody/something
  • Despite strong opposition, the ruling party carried the day.
  • Teamwork and persistence can still win the day.
win (something) hands down
(informal)to win something very easily
    win somebody’s heart
    to make somebody love you
      win or lose
      whether you succeed or fail
      • Win or lose, we'll know we've done our best.
      win/earn your spurs
      (formal)to become famous or successful
        you can’t win them all | you win some, you lose some
        (informal)used to express sympathy for somebody who has been disappointed about something
          you, he, etc. can’t win
          (informal)used to say that there is no acceptable way of dealing with a particular situation
          • I can’t win. If I agree with her, she says I have no mind of my own; if I don’t, she says I’m being difficult.
          you win
          (informal)used to agree to what somebody wants after you have failed to persuade them to do or let you do something else
          • OK, you win. I'll admit I was wrong.

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