win

Definitions

1. verb

   To beat an enemy or opponent.

   Examples

   • Our army was determined to win at any cost.
   • They hoped to win the battle by morning.
2. verb

   In old use, to reach a place after effort.

   Examples

   • I may go out, love, but I will never win home.
   • It took him a week to win to the coast.
3. verb

   To be first or best in a game or war.

   Examples

   • They fought hard but could not win the war.
   • Our team wants to win the championship this year.
4. verb

   To get a prize by doing well in a contest.

   Examples

   • She hoped to win the jackpot in the lottery.
   • He won a bottle of wine in a raffle.
5. verb

   To gain someone's support or love, often with over.

   Examples

   • Her kindness won him over.
   • The speaker won the crowd with a joke.
6. verb

   To be the one who beats the others.

   Examples

   • Who would win in a fight, an octopus or a dolphin?
   • I think I would win this time.
7. verb

   To be in control or to have the final say.

   Examples

   • The terrorists did not win.
   • Fear will not win here.
8. verb

   To get something you wanted by effort.

   Examples

   • The company hopes to win a large government order.
   • She worked hard to win his trust.
9. verb

   To bring victory or success to someone.

   Examples

   • The new policy should win Mr. Smith the next election.
   • Her goal won the team the cup.
10. verb

    To dig out coal or metal from the ground.

    Examples

    • Miners have won coal from this seam for a century.
    • The company won tons of ore from the new pit.