/wɪn/
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.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- winnan
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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"Win" means to come first in the game.
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"Wins" is the form used with he, she, or it.
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"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.
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