A2noun 1K

Winner

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈwɪnə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈwɪnər/"]/

Meaning of Winner

a person, a team, an animal, etc. that wins something

In simple words: A person or thing that wins something.

Winner in a sentence

• The winner of the race received a gold medal.
• She felt like a winner after completing the challenging task.
• The team celebrated their victory as winners of the tournament.
• Everyone wanted to be a winner in the competition.
• The winner was announced during the award ceremony.

How to use Winner

Use 'winner' when talking about someone who has achieved victory in a competition or contest. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, for example, in sports or games.

Grammar pattern

winner + of + event or competition

Memory hint

Think of a 'win' and add 'ner' at the end — a person who wins!

Related words

Collocations with Winner

• overall
• outright
• eventual
• emerge as
• look
• look like
• get something
• receive something
• winner against
• winner over
• winner of

Synonyms for Winner

• champion
• victor
• titleholder
• first-place
• conqueror

Opposites of Winner

• loser

Common mistakes with Winner

• 'Winner' used as a verb instead of a noun.
• Confusing 'winner' with 'win' (which is a verb).
• 'Winner' used only in formal contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Winner

What does Winner mean?

A person or thing that wins something.

What is the definition of Winner?

a person, a team, an animal, etc. that wins something

How do you use Winner in a sentence?

The winner of the race received a gold medal.

Can you give another example of Winner?

She felt like a winner after completing the challenging task.

What are synonyms for Winner?

Common alternatives include champion, victor, titleholder, first-place, conqueror.

What is the opposite of Winner?

Opposite meanings include loser.

What words go with Winner?

It commonly pairs with overall, outright, eventual, emerge as, look, look like, get something, receive something, winner against, winner over, winner of.

What are common mistakes when using Winner?

'Winner' used as a verb instead of a noun. Confusing 'winner' with 'win' (which is a verb). 'Winner' used only in formal contexts.

How do you pronounce Winner?

US: /["/ˈwɪnər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈwɪnə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Winner?

Use 'winner' when talking about someone who has achieved victory in a competition or contest. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, for example, in sports or games.

What CEFR level is Winner?

"Winner" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.