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Winner

UK /["/ˈwɪnə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈwɪnər/"]/

Definition

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

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

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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!

Collocations

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

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • loser

Common mistakes

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