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Win Definition, Usage, and Common Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：achieve victory (win)
win
/wɪn/
v.
to be the best in a competition or game; to defeat your opponent.
achieve victory
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/əˈtʃiːv ˈvɪktəri/
v.
To be the best in a competition or game; to defeat your opponent and come out first.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English 'winnan' meaning 'to struggle, toil'; related to German 'gewinnen'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a wind (win) blowing you to victory.
📖 Example
After a thrilling final match, our school team won the basketball championship.
After a thrilling final match, our school team won the basketball championship.
🔗 Collocations
win a championship – to become the champion in a competition
win a game – to be victorious in a specific game or match
win a trophy – to receive a trophy as a prize for winning
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🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
Originally meant 'to strive, fight' in Old English. Over time shifted to 'achieve victory' in competitions, reflecting the idea of overcoming opposition.
Meaning 2：obtain by luck or effort (win)
win
/wɪn/
v.
to get something you want, like a prize, reward, or someone's support, because of your efforts or luck.
obtain by luck or effort
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/əbˈteɪn baɪ lʌk ɔːr ˈefərt/
v.
To get something you want, such as a prize, reward, or someone's support, as a result of your efforts or good fortune.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
She entered a raffle at the community fair and was delighted to win a brand-new bicycle.
She entered a raffle at the community fair and was delighted to win a brand-new bicycle.
🔗 Collocations
win a prize – to receive a prize through a competition or lottery
win a raffle – to be the lucky person who gets the item in a raffle draw
win support – to gain the backing or approval of others
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