win - English word #270

Translation

To come first in a game, race, or fight, or to get something as a prize.

Word origin

From Old English winnan, meaning to work, fight for, or gain by effort.

Verb typeirregular (win, wins, won)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

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"Win" means to come first in the game.

race .

"Wins" is the form used with he, she, or it.

team .

"Won" is the past form of "win".

When you win, you come first or do better than the others in a game, race, or fight. You can also win a prize. It is the opposite of losing.

lose

To stop having something, or to not win a game or contest.

game

A game is something you play for fun, often with rules and a winner.

play

To take part in a game or fun activity, or to make music on an instrument.

try

To try is to make an effort to do something, even if it may not work.

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