Dictionary definition · win
noun
- a victory (as in a race or other competition)"he was happy to get the win"
- something won (especially money)
verb
- be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious"He won the Gold Medal in skating"
- win something through one's efforts"I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"
- obtain advantages, such as points, etc."The home team was gaining ground"
- attain success or reach a desired goal"The enterprise succeeded"
- acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions"its beauty won Paris the name ‘City of Lights’"
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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).