Win
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verb
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noun
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(As a verb)
Win ( verb )
- To obtain victory or finish first in a competition or contest.
- To achieve success in something.
- To obtain something through effort or action.
Origin:
Middle english winnen, from old english winnan; akin to old high german winnan to strive for, old english wōn dwelling, latin venire to come.
Examples:
- The home team won the game.
- He won the election by a landslide.
- She won the prize for her science project.
- They won the contract to build the new bridge.
- He is working hard to win her heart.
(As a noun)
Win ( noun )
- To obtain victory or finish first in a competition or contest.
- To achieve success in something.
- To obtain something through effort or action.
Origin:
Middle english winnen, from old english winnan; akin to old high german winnan to strive for, old english wōn dwelling, latin venire to come.
Examples:
- The home team won the game.
- He won the election by a landslide.
- She won the prize for her science project.
- They won the contract to build the new bridge.
- He is working hard to win her heart.