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  • Definition
    • win :a victory (as in a race or other competition)
      • he was happy to get the win

    • win :be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
      • He won the Gold Medal in skating|Our home team won|Win the game

    • win :win something through one's efforts
      • I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese|Gain an understanding of international finance|win someone's confidence and friendship

    • win :obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
      • The home team was gaining ground|After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference|win points

    • win :attain success or reach a desired goal
      • The enterprise succeeded|We succeeded in getting tickets to the show|she struggled to overcome her handicap and won

    • win :acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
      • its beauty won Paris the name 'City of Lights'

    • win :something won (especially money)

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