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to achieve victory (as in a contest)
- the kind of person who always has to win—even if the game is just for fun
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2
to receive as return for effort
- win a gold medal in swimming
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3
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
- won a substantial victory in the struggle for civil rights for all
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win
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of win (Entry 2 of 2)
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
- a team with 12 wins and two losses
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The first known use of win was before the 12th century
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