A1verb 1K

Win

🇬🇧 UK /["/wɪn/","/wɪnz/","/wʌn/","/ˈwɪnɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/wɪn/","/wɪnz/","/wʌn/","/ˈwɪnɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Win

to be the most successful in a competition, race, battle, etc.

In simple words: To be the best in a competition or to achieve something you wanted.

Win in a sentence

• I hope to win the game tomorrow.
• She worked hard to win first place in the competition.
• When you win a prize, it makes you feel happy.
• They want to win the championship this year.
• If you win, you will get a trophy.

How to use Win

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.

Grammar pattern

win + object (e.g. win a game)

Memory hint

Think of 'win' as 'when I succeed in a competition'.

Related words

Collocations with Win

• 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)

Synonyms for Win

• victory
• succeed
• triumph
• prevail
• conquer

Opposites of Win

• lose
• fail

Common mistakes with Win

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Win

What does Win mean?

To be the best in a competition or to achieve something you wanted.

What is the definition of Win?

to be the most successful in a competition, race, battle, etc.

How do you use Win in a sentence?

I hope to win the game tomorrow.

Can you give another example of Win?

She worked hard to win first place in the competition.

What are synonyms for Win?

Common alternatives include victory, succeed, triumph, prevail, conquer.

What is the opposite of Win?

Opposite meanings include lose, fail.

What words go with Win?

It commonly pairs with 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).

What are common mistakes when using Win?

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.

How do you pronounce Win?

US: /["/wɪn/","/wɪnz/","/wʌn/","/ˈwɪnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/wɪn/","/wɪnz/","/wʌn/","/ˈwɪnɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Win?

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.

What CEFR level is Win?

"Win" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.