English dictionary
win
verbPronunciation
/wɪn/
/wɪn/
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- To conquer, defeat.
- To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb).
- To triumph or achieve victory in (a game, a war, etc.).
- To gain (a prize) by succeeding in competition or contest.
- To obtain (someone) by wooing; to make an ally or friend of (frequently with over).
- To achieve victory.
- To have power, coercion or control.
- To obtain (something desired).
- To cause a victory for someone.
- To extract (ore, coal, etc.).
noun
- An individual victory.
- A feat carried out successfully; a victorious achievement.
- Gain; profit; income.
- Wealth; goods owned.
noun
- Pleasure; joy; delight.
verb
- To dry by exposure to the wind.
Example sentences
to win the jackpot in a lottery; to win a bottle of wine in a raffle
Who would win in a fight between an octopus and a dolphin?
Ever since the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Bostonians now run as "One Boston." The terrorists did not win.
The company hopes to win an order from the government worth over 5 million dollars.
The policy success should win the elections for Mr. Smith.
Our first win of the season put us in high spirits.