v.
(wins, winning; past and past part. won)
- be successful or victorious in (a contest or conflict).
- acquire as a result of a contest, conflict, etc.
▸gain (someone's attention, support, or love).
▸
(win someone over)
gain the support or favour of someone.
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(win out/through)
manage to succeed or achieve something by effort.
▸archaic manage to reach (a place) by effort.
- obtain (ore) from a mine.
- dry (hay) by exposure to the air.
n.
a victory, especially in a game or contest.
Phrase
Derivative
- winless adj.
- winnable adj.
Etymology
OE winnan ‘strive, contend’, also ‘subdue and take possession of, acquire’, of Gmc origin.