Win
verb
To achieve victory in a game, competition, or other event.
She managed to win the race despite the difficulties.
Often appears as...
- win a game
- win a race
verb
To obtain or secure something as a result of action or effort.
He won the heart of his beloved with his sincerity and kindness.
Often appears as...
- win a heart
- win support
verb
To succeed in gaining the favor or support of someone.
The politician won the voters over with his persuasive speech.
Often appears as...
- win someone over
- win a crowd over
Usage tips
Approving
noun
A victory in a competition or conflict.
The team's win against the strongest competitor was celebrated by fans.
Often appears as...
- celebrate a win
- record a win
verb
To achieve victory in a game, competition, or other event.
She managed to win the race despite the difficulties.
Often appears as...
- win a game
- win a race
verb
To obtain or secure something as a result of action or effort.
He won the heart of his beloved with his sincerity and kindness.
Often appears as...
- win a heart
- win support
verb
To succeed in gaining the favor or support of someone.
The politician won the voters over with his persuasive speech.
Often appears as...
- win someone over
- win a crowd over
Usage tips
Approving
noun
A victory in a competition or conflict.
The team's win against the strongest competitor was celebrated by fans.
Often appears as...
- celebrate a win
- record a win
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Context
Use 'win' when talking about someone outperforming others in a structured challenge.
She always aims to win every debate competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Outcome Uncertain
'Win' is used when the result is not guaranteed, adding suspense to the contest.
They will play their best to win the match.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Physical
Winning isn't limited to sports; it's applicable to any form of competition, including intellectual.
After the vote, their team won the debate.
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Context
Use 'win' when talking about someone outperforming others in a structured challenge.
She always aims to win every debate competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Outcome Uncertain
'Win' is used when the result is not guaranteed, adding suspense to the contest.
They will play their best to win the match.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Physical
Winning isn't limited to sports; it's applicable to any form of competition, including intellectual.
After the vote, their team won the debate.
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Context
Use 'win' when talking about someone outperforming others in a structured challenge.
She always aims to win every debate competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Outcome Uncertain
'Win' is used when the result is not guaranteed, adding suspense to the contest.
They will play their best to win the match.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Physical
Winning isn't limited to sports; it's applicable to any form of competition, including intellectual.
After the vote, their team won the debate.
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How big is infinity? -...
and spent the last half of his life in and out of mental institutions. But eventually, his ideas won out. Today, they're considered fundamental and magnificent. All research mathematicians accept these ideas, every college math major learns them, and I've explained them to you in a few minutes. Some day, perhaps, they'll be common knowledge.
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How did Hitler rise to...
Germany had to accept full responsibility for the war and pay reparations, debilitating its already weakened economy. All this was seen as a humiliation by many nationalists and veterans. They wrongly believed the war could have been won
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The psychological weight...
your journey down into little battles you can win become your own science experiment and come up with strategies that will last for two days or two years and most of all you need to start eating like your life depends on it because it
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The great conspiracy...
and elevating him to important posts. Brutus was hesitant to conspire against the man who had treated him like a son, but in the end, Cassius's insistence and Brutus's own fear of Caesar's ambitions won out.
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
so far the brothers are winning ostriches have yet to find a way to foil such things even the river normally a lifeline for the animals has almost
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Kailash Satyarthi: How...
You have done your bit. You have eaten the food cooked by untouchables, which has never happened in our memory." She said, "You won today."
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
do to win her over dance dance for his life he will need a show-stopping trick to avoid becoming
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The Rise of the Cali...
You have to learn who your enemy is, otherwise you're not going to win the fight.
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Best Spider Moments PIPE...
what can he do to win her over dance dance for his life
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Best Polar Bear Moments...
their mother's courage has won the cubs
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How big is infinity? -...
and spent the last half of his life in and out of mental institutions. But eventually, his ideas won out. Today, they're considered fundamental and magnificent. All research mathematicians accept these ideas, every college math major learns them, and I've explained them to you in a few minutes. Some day, perhaps, they'll be common knowledge.
Video examples
How did Hitler rise to...
Germany had to accept full responsibility for the war and pay reparations, debilitating its already weakened economy. All this was seen as a humiliation by many nationalists and veterans. They wrongly believed the war could have been won
Video examples
The psychological weight...
your journey down into little battles you can win become your own science experiment and come up with strategies that will last for two days or two years and most of all you need to start eating like your life depends on it because it
Video examples
The great conspiracy...
and elevating him to important posts. Brutus was hesitant to conspire against the man who had treated him like a son, but in the end, Cassius's insistence and Brutus's own fear of Caesar's ambitions won out.
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
so far the brothers are winning ostriches have yet to find a way to foil such things even the river normally a lifeline for the animals has almost
Video examples
Kailash Satyarthi: How...
You have done your bit. You have eaten the food cooked by untouchables, which has never happened in our memory." She said, "You won today."
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
do to win her over dance dance for his life he will need a show-stopping trick to avoid becoming
Video examples
The Rise of the Cali...
You have to learn who your enemy is, otherwise you're not going to win the fight.
Video examples
Best Spider Moments PIPE...
what can he do to win her over dance dance for his life
Video examples
Best Polar Bear Moments...
their mother's courage has won the cubs
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Snoop Dogg
American Rapper
I used to get stressed out all the time when I thought winning was important. I wanted to try to win and help my kids win. Once I figured out it wasn't about winning or losing, it was about teaching these kids about being men, that's when I started to relax.
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LeBron James
American Basketball Player
Once you get on the playing field it's not about whether you're liked or not liked. All that matters is to play at a high level and do whatever it takes to help your team win. That's what it's about.
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Voltaire
French Writer
Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.
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Lao Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond the winning.
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Fred Hampton
American Activist
You have to understand that people have to pay a price for peace. If you dare to struggle, you dare to win.
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Arthur Ashe
American Tennis Player
You've got to get to the stage in life where going for it is more important than winning or losing.
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Winston Churchill
British Statesman
When you are winning a war almost everything that happens can be claimed to be right and wise.
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Paul Walker
American Actor
I don't care what it is in life: listen to your heart. If you do, no matter what, you win.
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John Wooden
American Coach
Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.
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Colin Kaepernick
American Athlete
Feelings aren't going to help me win a game.
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Snoop Dogg
American Rapper
I used to get stressed out all the time when I thought winning was important. I wanted to try to win and help my kids win. Once I figured out it wasn't about winning or losing, it was about teaching these kids about being men, that's when I started to relax.
Quote examples
LeBron James
American Basketball Player
Once you get on the playing field it's not about whether you're liked or not liked. All that matters is to play at a high level and do whatever it takes to help your team win. That's what it's about.
Quote examples
Voltaire
French Writer
Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.
Quote examples
Lao Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond the winning.
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Fred Hampton
American Activist
You have to understand that people have to pay a price for peace. If you dare to struggle, you dare to win.
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Arthur Ashe
American Tennis Player
You've got to get to the stage in life where going for it is more important than winning or losing.
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Winston Churchill
British Statesman
When you are winning a war almost everything that happens can be claimed to be right and wise.
Quote examples
Paul Walker
American Actor
I don't care what it is in life: listen to your heart. If you do, no matter what, you win.
Quote examples
John Wooden
American Coach
Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.
Quote examples
Colin Kaepernick
American Athlete
Feelings aren't going to help me win a game.
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