Cool MateSucceed vs Win
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Succeed
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
Win
Top 1,000 (very common)A1verb
| Succeed | Win | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/səkˈsiːd/","/səkˈsiːdz/","/səkˈsiːdɪd/","/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səkˈsiːd/","/səkˈsiːdz/","/səkˈsiːdɪd/","/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/wɪn/","/wɪnz/","/wʌn/","/ˈwɪnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/wɪn/","/wɪnz/","/wʌn/","/ˈwɪnɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | to do well or to reach a goal | To be the best in a competition or to achieve something you wanted. |
| Example | If you work hard, you will succeed in your goals. | I hope to win the game tomorrow. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | A1 |
| Part of speech | verb | verb |
| Collocations | admirably, beautifully, brilliantly, be likely to, be unlikely to, be determined to, against, at, in, admirably, beautifully, brilliantly, be likely to, be unlikely to, be determined to, against, at, in, appoint somebody to, elect somebody to, be tipped to, as, to, appoint somebody to, elect somebody to, be tipped to, as, to | comfortably, convincingly, decisively, deserve to, hope to, want to, against, at, by, be capable of winning (something), be confident of winning (something), a chance of winning (something), comfortably, convincingly, decisively, deserve to, hope to, want to, against, at, by, be capable of winning (something), be confident of winning (something), a chance of winning (something), comfortably, convincingly, decisively, deserve to, hope to, want to, against, at, by, be capable of winning (something), be confident of winning (something), a chance of winning (something) |
| Antonyms | fail, stop, flop | lose, fail |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'succeed in' vs 'succeed at', Using 'succeed' without an object or context, Incorrectly conjugating with 'succeeded' in future tense | Confused with 'gain' — 'win' is more about competition., Using 'win' with inanimate objects incorrectly — 'win a prize' is correct, not 'win money'., Misunderstanding the tense — remember to match 'won' with past contexts. |
| Usage notes | Use 'succeed' in general situations where someone achieves their aims. More common in neutral contexts than in formal discussions. Avoid using in overly casual settings. | Use 'win' in both formal and informal contexts. It's appropriate in competitions, games, or achieving goals. Avoid using it in contexts unrelated to competition or success. |
Frequently asked questions: Succeed vs Win
What's the difference between Succeed and Win?
Succeed: to do well or to reach a goal Win: To be the best in a competition or to achieve something you wanted.
Are Succeed and Win the same CEFR level?
Succeed: A2, Win: A1 on the CEFR scale.
Can I use Succeed and Win interchangeably?
Not always. Succeed and Win are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.