HyperDic: win

English > 7 senses of the word win:
VERBcompetitionwinbe the winner in a contest or competition
possessionwin, acquire, gainwin something through one's efforts
competitionwin, gain, advance, pull ahead, make headway, get ahead, gain groundobtain advantages, such as points, etc.
socialwin, succeed, come through, bring home the bacon, deliver the goodsattain success or reach a desired goal / goal
possessionwin, earn, garneracquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
NOUNeventwina victory (as in a race or other competition)
possessionwin, winnings, profitssomething won (especially money)
win > pronunciation
Soundswih'n
RhymesAdrenalin ... zeppelin / Zeppelin: 223 rhymes with ihn...
English > win: 7 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningA victory (as in a race or other competition).
Example"he was happy to get the win"
Narrowerfirst-place finishA finish in first place (as in a race)
Broadervictory, triumphA successful ending of a struggle or contest / contest
Spanishéxito, triunfo, victoria
Catalantriomf, victòria
Adjectivesaward-winninghaving received awards / awards
Verbswinbe the winner in a contest or competition
winobtain advantages, such as points, etc.
English > win: 7 senses > noun 2, possession
MeaningSomething won (especially money).
Synonymswinnings, profits
Broaderfinancial gainThe amount of monetary gain
Oppositelosings, lossesSomething lost (especially money lost at gambling)
Spanishganancia, garito, lucro
Verbswinwin something through one's efforts
English > win: 7 senses > verb 1, competition
MeaningBe the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s PP
ModelThey win
Example "Win the game"
Entailscompete, vie, contendcompete for something
Entailed bybeat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquishCome out better in a competition, race, or conflict
Narrowercarrywin in an election
carryBe successful in
prevail, triumphprove superior
rompwin easily
sweepwin / win an overwhelming victory in or on
takeObtain by winning / winning
take the cakeRank first
Oppositelosefail to win
Spanishganar, triunfar, vencer
Catalanguanyar, triunfar, vèncer
Nounswina victory (as in a race or other competition)
winnerthe contestant who wins / wins the contest / contest
winnera gambler who wins a bet
winningssomething won (especially money)
English > win: 7 senses > verb 2, possession
Meaningwin something through one's efforts.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s something from somebody
ModelThey win the money
Synonymsacquire, gain
Narrowercozencheat or trick
Broaderget, acquireCome into the possession of something concrete or abstract
Oppositelosefail to get or obtain
Spanishadquirir, ganarse, ganar, triunfar, vencer
Catalanguanyar-se
Nounswinnera gambler who wins a bet
winnera person with a record / record of successes
winningsucceeding with great difficulty
winnings, winsomething won (especially money)
English > win: 7 senses > verb 3, competition
MeaningObtain advantages, such as points, etc..
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s
Synonymsgain, advance, pull ahead, make headway, get ahead, gain ground
Narrowerscore, hit, tally, rack upgain points in a game / game / game
stealSteal a base
Oppositefall back, drop off, fall behind, recederetreat
Spanishadelantarse, anticipar, avanzarse, avanzar, ganar, internarse
Catalananticipar, avançar-se, endinsar-se, guanyar, internar-se
Nounswina victory (as in a race or other competition)
English > win: 7 senses > verb 4, social
Meaningattain success or reach a desired goal / goal.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP; Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE
Synonymssucceed, come through, bring home the bacon, deliver the goods
Entailstry, seek, attempt, essay, assaymake an effort or attempt
Narrowerachieve, accomplish, attain, reachTo gain with effort
arrive, make it, get in, go farsucceed in a big way
hithit the intended target or goal
luck out, hit the jackpotsucceed by luck
nail down, nail, pegsucceed in obtaining a position
pan outBe a success
pass, clearGo unchallenged
pass, make itgo successfully through a test or a selection process
pull off, negociate, bring off, carry off, manageBe successful
runmake without a miss
work, actHave an effect or outcome
Oppositefail, go wrong, miscarryBe unsuccessful
Spanishacceder, conseguir, cumplir lo prometido, ganar, lograr, salir adelante, tener éxito, triumfar, triunfar
Catalanaconseguir, triomfar
Nounswinnera person with a record / record of successes
English > win: 7 senses > verb 5, possession
Meaningacquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsearn, garner
Narrowerletterwin an athletic letter
Broaderget, acquireCome into the possession of something concrete or abstract
Spanishganar, granjear, merecer
Catalancobrar, guanyar

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