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Word: Win
Speech Type: Verb
Old English winnan ‘strive, contend’ also ‘subdue and take possession of, acquire’, of Germanic origin
wɪn
be successful or victorious in (a contest or conflict)
Short Definition:be successful or victorious in
Examples:- United won four games in a row
- the government is winning the battle against inflation
- Sunderland won 2–1
acquire or secure as a result of a contest, conflict, bet, or other endeavour
Short Definition:acquire or secure as result of endeavour
Examples:- there are hundreds of prizes to be won
- the sort of play that won them the World Cup so brilliantly
dry (hay) by exposure to the air.
Short Definition:dry hay by exposure to air
Word: Win
Speech Type: Noun
wɪn
a successful result in a contest, conflict, bet, or other endeavour; a victory
Short Definition:successful result in endeavour
Examples:- a 3–0 win over Birmingham
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