verb “win”
infinitive win; he wins; past tense won; past part. won; ger. winning
- to come out as the best in any form of competition, such as a game, race, or fight
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She won the spelling bee by correctly spelling every word.
- to receive (a specified prize) because you have beaten others in a competition or contest
She won a gold medal in the swimming competition.
- to successfully gain something you want through effort
She worked hard to win her boss's approval for the new project.
- to be the cause of (someone's) victory
Her excellent coaching skills won the team the championship.
noun “win”
singular win, plural wins
- a single instance of winning something
Her win in the spelling bee made her parents very proud.