Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: win
IPA transcription: [w'ɪn]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: win
    Meaning: a victory (as in a race or other competition); "he was happy to get the win"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: win
    Meaning: be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious; "He won the Gold Medal in skating"; "Our home team won"; "Win the game"
  • Synonyms: acquire, win, gain
    Meaning: win something through one's efforts; "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"
  • Synonyms: gain, advance, win, pull_ahead, make_headway, get_ahead, gain_ground
    Meaning: 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"
Usage examples
  • Go win it.
  • You live only if you win!
  • "But we'll win!" said Dick.
  • "Now to win!" cried Tom, grimly.
  • "You win, Newman, the way the cards lay.
  • Was it possible that Grant could not win?
  • You'll win--and we'll win, never doubt it."
  • If it weren't, do you think I would not let you win?"
  • This would leave one thousand doubtful ones to win over.
  • He'll win through; and of his own sheer will and courage.