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win · verb /wɪn/Full view
Nouns: win, winner
Verbs: win
win (COMPETITION)
A2 I or T to get the most points in a competition or game
Dictionary examples:

Which year was it that Italy won the World Cup?

Do you think Nadal will win this year?

Learner example:

Portugal is in Euro 2004 and I want Portugal [to] win this tourn[a]ment. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)

win (PRIZE)
A2 T to get a prize in a game or competition
Dictionary examples:

He won £500 for his short story.

This is the third medal she's won this season.

Learner example:

I've won £20. (Key English Test; A2; German)

win (ELECTION)
B1 I or T to get the most votes in an election
Dictionary example:

Who do you think will win the election?

win (ARGUMENT)
B2 to be successful in a war, fight, or argument
Dictionary examples:

They won the war, but with heavy losses.

Everyone likes winning an argument.

Learner example:

After a short battle on the floor I won the fight. (First Certificate in English; B2; Norwegian)

win approval/respect/support, etc.
C2 to get approval/respect/support, etc. because of your skill and hard work
Dictionary example:

Her plans have won the support of many local people.

Learner example:

In my book, they should be prepared to work hard to win their colleagues' respect before they start to earn real money. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Russian)

win · noun C /wɪn/
Nouns: win, winner
Verbs: win
win
C1 when someone wins a game, competition or election
Dictionary examples:

It was United's sixth consecutive win this season.

Everyone was predicting a Republican win at the last election and look what happened.

Learner example:

It was a really interesting, ex[c]iting game which ended with a deserving 'One-Nil' win to Scotland. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; German)

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