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win1 [win] Show IPA verb, won, win·ning, noun verb (used without object) 1. to finish first in a race, contest, or the like. 2. to succeed by striving or effort: He applied for a scholarship and won. 3. to gain the victory; overcome an adversary: The home team won. 4. Slang. to be successful or competent and be acknowledged for it: My sister wins at getting the biggest bargains. Compare fail ( def 9 ) . verb (used with object) 5. to succeed in reaching (a place, condition, etc.), especially by great effort: They won the shore through a violent storm. 6. to get by effort, as through labor, competition, or conquest: He won his post after years of striving. 7. to gain (a prize, fame, etc.). 8. to be successful in (a game, battle, etc.). 9. to make (one's way), as by effort or ability.