to win
Verb · English
Meaning 1
to be successful or victorious in a contest or conflict
(to achieve victory in a competition or conflict)
Example
They did win the battle after a long and difficult struggle.
Meaning 2
to gain something, especially by effort, skill, or luck
(to obtain something through effort or merit)
Example
She worked hard to win the respect of her colleagues.
Synonyms
triumph, succeed, prevail, conquer, gain, secure
Grammar
- present simple
- i
- win
- you
- win
- he she it
- wins
- we
- win
- they
- win
- past simple
- won
- past participle
- won
- present participle
- winning
- auxiliary verb
- have