win

Noun

• something won (especially money)

• a victory (as in a race or other competition)
  • he was happy to get the win
    

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
    

• 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
    

• win something through one's efforts
  • I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
    
  • Gain an understanding of international finance
    

• be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
  • He won the Gold Medal in skating
    
  • Our home team won
    
  • Win the game
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  winnings , profits , succeed , come through , bring home the bacon , deliver the goods , gain , advance , pull ahead , make headway , get ahead , gain ground , acquire
• Antonyms: 
  losings , losses , fail , go wrong , miscarry , fall back , lose , drop off , fall behind , recede