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win · verb

/wɪn/Full view

Word family

Nouns: win, winner, winnings

Adjectives: winning

Verbs: win

win (COMPETITION)

A2 I or T to get the most points in a competition or game

Dictionary examples:

Which team won the Superbowl last year?

Do you think the Denver Broncos will win?

Learner example:

Portugal is in Euro 2004 and I want Portugal [to] win this tourn[a]ment. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)

win (PRIZE)

A2 T to get a prize in a game or competition

Dictionary examples:

He won $1,000 for his short story.

This is the third medal she's won this season.

Learner example:

I was happy because I won a computer. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)

win (ELECTION)

B1 I or T to get the most votes in an election

Dictionary example:

Who do you think will win the election?

win (ARGUMENT)

B2 to be successful in a war, fight, or argument

Dictionary examples:

They won the war, but with heavy losses.

Everyone likes winning an argument.

Learner example:

After a short battle on the floor I won the fight. (First Certificate in English; B2; Norwegian)

win approval/respect/support, etc.

C2 to get approval/respect/support, etc. because of your skill and hard work

Dictionary example:

Her plans have won the support of many local people.

Learner example:

In my book, they should be prepared to work hard to win their colleagues' respect before they start to earn real money. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Russian)

win · noun C

/wɪn/

Word family

Nouns: win, winner, winnings

Adjectives: winning

Verbs: win

win

C1 when someone wins a game, competition or election

Dictionary examples:

It was the team's sixth consecutive win this season.

Everyone was predicting a big win at the last election but it didn't happen.

Learner example:

As far as I am concerned, we are a perfect team and we would like to have more spare time as a prize [for] the consecutive easy wins we had. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Greek)