win meaning and definition

WIN noun

Definition of win (noun)

1. a victory (as in a race or other competition)
   • "he was happy to get the win"
2. something won (especially money)
   • synonyms: profits, winnings
   • antonym: losings

WIN verb

Definition of win (verb)

1. be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
   • "He won the Gold Medal in skating"; "Our home team won"; "Win the game"
   • antonym: lose
2. win something through one's efforts
   • "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"
   • synonyms: acquire, gain
   • antonym: lose
3. 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"
   • synonyms: advance, gain, gain ground, get ahead, make headway, pull ahead
   • antonym: drop off
4. attain success or reach a desired goal
   • "The enterprise succeeded"; "We succeeded in getting tickets to the show"; "she struggled to overcome her handicap and won"
   • synonyms: bring home the bacon, come through, deliver the goods, succeed
   • antonym: fail