verb / noun
win
To succeed in a contest or gain something through effort.
Our team wins the final game with a late goal.
Etymology
The older verb concerns effort or struggle. It developed from the striving action to the successful result gained through it.
More examples
- She won a scholarship through years of hard work.
- Keeping your promises helps you win people's trust.
- The team celebrates its first win of the season.
Forms
win · wins · won · winning
winner noun — A person who succeeds in a contest.