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Definition win in British English

win verb

verb
/wɪn/

▪ comfortably, convincingly, easily, handsomely, narrowly

➡ success

1

to defeat everyone else by being the best or by finishing first in a competition

Example

Every time we play tennis, she wins.

Example

Who won the race?

Example

The 1970 elections were won by a coalition led by Allende.

Example

Celtic must win by three goals to reach the semifinals.

Synonyms and related words
defeat win beat
1.1

to achieve victory in a war, battle, or argument

Example

No matter who wins the war, there will be heavy casualties on both sides.

Example

Why is it that whenever we argue, you always win?

2

to get something as a prize for defeating other people or because you are lucky

Example

Our skiing team won a gold medal at the Olympics.

Example

Raoul won first prize in a spelling contest.

Example

He won £4,000 in the lottery last week.

Synonyms and related words
defeat win beat
3

to succeed in getting something that you want because of hard work or ability

Example

We've won a £3 million contract to build the new bridge.

Example

The city has won the right to host the Games.

Example

The bill is winning a lot of support from farmers.

Example

He was never able to win her love.

Synonyms and related words
succeed manage pull off
3.1

to be the most important reason why someone succeeds or achieves something

Example

His athletic ability won him a scholarship to a good university.

Synonyms and related words
shape impact affect
Definition win in British English