Win meaning

What does “win” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“win” is a noun and verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a victory (as in a race or other competition).

win

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
“He won the Gold Medal in skating”
“Our home team won”
Oppositeslose
win something through one's efforts
“I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese”
“Gain an understanding of international finance”
Synonymsacquire gain
Oppositeslose
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
“The home team was gaining ground”
“After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference”
Synonymsgain advance pull ahead make headway get ahead gain ground
attain success or reach a desired goal
“The enterprise succeeded”
“We succeeded in getting tickets to the show”
Synonymssucceed come through bring home the bacon deliver the goods
acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
“its beauty won Paris the name 'City of Lights'”
Synonymsearn garner

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University