[noun] a victory (as in a race or other competition); "he was happy to get the win"
[noun] something won (especially money) Synonyms: nings, profits
[verb] be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious; "He won the Gold Medal in skating"; "Our home team won"; "Win the game"
[verb] win something through one's efforts; "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance" Synonyms: acquire, gain
[verb] 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" Synonyms: gain, advance, pull ahead, make headway, get ahead, gain ground
[verb] 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" Synonyms: succeed, come through, bring home the bacon, deliver the goods
