Noun
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something won (especially money)
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a victory (as in a race or other competition)
"he was happy to get the win"
Verb
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attain success or reach a desired goal
"The enterprise succeeded"
"We succeeded in getting tickets to the show"
"she struggled to overcome her handicap and won"
- come through - bring home the bacon - deliver the goods -
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
"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"
- pull ahead - make headway - get ahead - gain ground -
win something through one's efforts
"I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"
"Gain an understanding of international finance"
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be the winner in a contest or competition
be victorious
"He won the Gold Medal in skating"
"Our home team won"
"Win the game"