win
Translation
to win, to gain, to achieve victory
Examples
I hope our team will win the game.
I hope our team will win the game.
She won a prize in the lottery.
She won a prize in the lottery.
He won her heart with his kindness.
He won her heart with his kindness.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to be victorious in (a game, prize, etc.) She won a prize in the lottery.
((sb.'s sth.)) to gain (sb.'s heart, approval, etc.) He won her heart with his kindness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: triumph, succeed, prevail; Antonyms: lose, fail.
Etymology
From Old English *winnan*, meaning 'to struggle, fight'. The sense shifted to 'be victorious'.
Memory Tips
When you `win`, you get a 'W' for your victory. It's the opposite of lose, which starts with 'L'.