win

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   To gain by superiority in competition or contest; to obtain by victory over competitors or rivals; as, to win the prize in a gate; to win money; to win a battle, or to win a country.

2. 2adjective

   To allure to kindness; to bring to compliance; to gain or obtain, as by solicitation or courtship.

3. 3adjective

   To gain over to one's side or party; to obtain the favor, friendship, or support of; to render friendly or approving; as, to win an enemy; to win a jury.

4. 4adjective

   To come to by toil or effort; to reach; to overtake.

5. 5adjective

   To extract, as ore or coal.

6. 6intransitive verb

   To gain the victory; to be successful; to triumph; to prevail.

7. 7noun

   a victory (as in a race or other competition)

   "he was happy to get the win"

8. 8noun

   something won (especially money)

   Synonyms

   profitswinnings
9. 9verb

   be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

   "He won the Gold Medal in skating"

   "Our home team won"

10. 10verb

    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"

    Synonyms

    advancegain
11. 11verb

    win something through one's efforts

    "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"

    "Gain an understanding of international finance"

    Synonyms

    acquiregain
12. 12verb

    attain success or reach a desired goal

    "The enterprise succeeded"

    "We succeeded in getting tickets to the show"

    Synonyms

    succeed