noun
a victory (as in a race or other competition)
Examples
- he was happy to get the win
noun
something won (especially money)
Synonyms
verb
be the winner in a contest or competition
Examples
- be victorious
- He won the Gold Medal in skating
- Our home team won
- Win the game
verb
win something through one's efforts
Synonyms
Examples
- I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
- Gain an understanding of international finance
- win someone's confidence and friendship
verb
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
Synonyms
gain
advance
pull ahead
make headway
get ahead
gain ground
Examples
- 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
verb
attain success or reach a desired goal
Synonyms
succeed
come through
bring home the bacon
deliver the goods
Examples
- The enterprise succeeded
- We succeeded in getting tickets to the show
- she struggled to overcome her handicap and won
verb
acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
Synonyms
Examples
- its beauty won Paris the name 'City of Lights'