winning (A2)
adjective,verb
Pronunciation: /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
Definition
Achieving victory in a contest, game, or conflict; successful or triumphant.
Examples
The winning lottery ticket was sold at a small convenience store.
She gave a winning smile that charmed everyone in the room.
His winning strategy involved a surprise attack.
How to Use winning
- win against (prepositional phrase)
- To defeat an opponent in a competition. — "Our team managed to win against the champions."
- win over (phrasal verb)
- To persuade someone to support or agree with you. — "She worked hard to win over the skeptical investors."
- win out (phrasal verb)
- To be successful in the end, especially after a struggle. — "After many attempts, good sense finally won out."
- win through (phrasal verb)
- To succeed in spite of difficulties. — "They managed to win through to the next round of the tournament."
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