victory
Translation
victory, win, triumph
Examples
The team celebrated their victory.
The team celebrated their victory.
It was a great victory for our country.
It was a great victory for our country.
Grammar Patterns
((a victory)) ((over sb./sth.)) a success in a fight or competition against (sb./sth.) They won a victory over the champions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: triumph, win, success; Antonyms: defeat, loss
Etymology
From Latin 'victoria' (victory), which comes from 'vincere' (to conquer).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'V' for victory sign. The gesture of making a V with your fingers represents 'victory'.