Cool MateWin
UK /["/wɪn/","/wɪnz/","/wʌn/","/ˈwɪnɪŋ/"]/US /["/wɪn/","/wɪnz/","/wʌn/","/ˈwɪnɪŋ/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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'.
Collocations
- 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
- victory
- succeed
- triumph
- prevail
- conquer
Antonyms
- lose
- fail
Common mistakes
- 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.