Ingles

win

gb/wˈɪn/ us/wˈɪn/
A2 Ingles
~ 500
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa A2 action
1

Achieve victory in competition

To be first or best in a game, race, or competition.

Padron ng paggamit: to win [a game/competition/prize]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'win' with 'beat'. You 'win a game' but you 'beat an opponent'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
triumph (More formal and dramatic than 'win', often used for major victories.)
Mga kasalungat
lose (Means to be defeated or not succeed in a competition.)
Mga kolokasyon
win a game |win a race |win a prize |win a battle |win the championship
Mga tema
sports |daily life |achievement |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • She hopes to win the tennis tournament this year.
  • Our team worked hard to win the championship.
  • He won the chess match after a long game.
  • They won the election by a narrow margin.
  • The horse won the race easily.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I want to win the game.
  • We can win the race if we run fast.
  • He will win the prize for best photo.
  • They win every match they play.
Pandiwa A2 action
2

Receive something as a reward or prize

To get something good because you are lucky or work for it.

Padron ng paggamit: to win [money/a prize/an award]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes use 'get' instead of 'win' when talking about prizes or awards. 'Win' emphasizes achievement or luck.
Mga kasingkahulugan
earn (Implies work rather than luck; 'win' can involve luck.)
Mga kasalungat
forfeit (Means to lose or give up something, often by rule or failure.)
Mga kolokasyon
win a prize |win an award |win money |win recognition
Mga tema
daily life |luck |achievement |finance |sports |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • He won $500 in the lottery.
  • She won an award for her novel.
  • They won free tickets to the concert.
  • You could win a holiday to Hawaii.
  • He won recognition for his volunteer work.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I want to win a prize.
  • She will win an award for her art.
  • He can win money in the game.
  • We hope to win tickets to the show.
Pandiwa B1 action
3

Gain someone's support or favor

To make someone like you or agree with you.

Padron ng paggamit: to win [someone's trust/support/heart]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may overuse 'get' instead of 'win'; 'get trust' is less natural than 'win trust'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
gain (More general; 'win' suggests effort and success in influencing someone.)
Mga kasalungat
alienate (Means to cause someone to stop supporting or liking you.)
Mga kolokasyon
win support |win trust |win someone's heart
Mga tema
relationships |persuasion |communication |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • The politician worked hard to win public support.
  • She managed to win his trust over time.
  • He tried to win her heart with flowers and letters.
  • Their honesty won them many friends.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I want to win her trust.
  • He won many friends at school.
  • They try to win support for the plan.
Pangngalan A2 event
4

Victory in competition

A time when someone is first or best in a game or contest.

Mga kasingkahulugan
victory ('Victory' is more formal and can apply outside competitions.)
Mga kasalungat
loss (Means being defeated in a competition.)
Mga kolokasyon
big win |important win |home win
Mga tema
sports |achievement |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • The team celebrated their big win.
  • That was an important win for the player.
  • They secured a home win against their rivals.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • We had a big win yesterday.
  • The team got another win this season.
  • It was their first win this year.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
win
IPA
GB/wˈɪn/
US/wˈɪn/
Mga pantig at diin
win (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (win)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: win
  • Plural: wins
Verb
  • Base: win
  • 3rd Person Singular: wins
  • Present Participle: winning
  • Past: won
  • Past Participle: won
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
wins noun winning verb won verb
Core family
winner noun A2
Related words
winnable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
winless adjective unwinnable adjective
Mahahalagang punto
  • Irregular present participle: winning Verb
  • Irregular past: won Verb
  • Irregular past participle: won Verb
Mga ekspresyon

win back

1
/wˈɪn bˈæk/
phrasal verb

Regain something lost before

To get back something you had before, like trust, love, or control.

Mga Halimbawa
  • He is trying to win back her love.
  • The company hopes to win back customers.

win big

1
/wˈɪn bˈɪɡ/
fixed phrase informal

Have great success or gain much

To have a very large success, especially in games, sports, or business.

Mga Halimbawa
  • She won big at the casino last night.
  • They won big with their new product launch.

win hands down

1
/wˈɪn hˈændz dˈaʊn/
idiom informal

Achieve victory easily

To win something very easily without much effort.

Mga Halimbawa
  • She won hands down in the debate.
  • Our team won hands down against them.

win over

1
/wˈɪn ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb

Gain someone's support or liking

To make someone start liking you or agreeing with you.

Mga Halimbawa
  • The new manager is trying to win over the staff.
  • He finally won her over with his kindness.

you can't win them all

1
/jˈu kˈænt wˈɪn ðˈɛm ˈɔl/
idiom informal

Accept that not every attempt will succeed

You cannot always be successful; sometimes you will fail.

Mga Halimbawa
  • I lost the game but you can't win them all.
  • We didn’t get the contract—oh well, you can’t win them all.

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