winner

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winner

The winner stands on the podium holding a gold medal.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person or thing that wins a contest, competition, or prize: The participant or entry that is victorious or achieves first place.
    • A person who is successful or likely to be successful in life: Someone with a consistent record of achievements or favorable outcomes.
Usage
  • The word "winner" is used to identify the victor in a competitive event.
  • It can describe a person who has won a specific game, race, election, or award.
  • Figuratively, it describes a person who is generally successful or a thing that is very effective or popular.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The winner of the race received a gold medal.
    • She was the clear winner of the debate competition.
    • This new product is a real winner with customers.
    • He's a born winner in the business world.
Advanced Usage
  • "Be on to a winner": To be involved with something that is likely to be very successful.
    • With this innovative design, I think we're on to a winner.
  • "Winner takes all": Describing a situation, often a contest, where the victor receives everything and the others receive nothing.
    • The final round was a winner-takes-all match.
Variants and Related Words
  • Win (verb): To achieve victory in a contest or conflict.
    • They worked hard to win the championship.
  • Winning (adjective): Having achieved victory; also, attractive or charming.
    • The winning team celebrated. (victorious)
    • She has a winning smile. (charming)
Synonyms
  • Champion: The winner of a contest or competition.
  • Victor: A person who defeats an opponent.
  • Success: A person or thing that achieves desired aims or attains prosperity.
Antonyms
  • Loser: A person or thing that loses or is defeated.
  • Failure: A person or thing that is unsuccessful.
Related Phrases
  • Prize winner: A person who wins a prize.
    • She is a Nobel Prize winner.
  • Award winner: A person or thing that has received an award.
    • This film is an award winner at several festivals.
winner

The winner stands on the podium holding a gold medal.

Noun
  1. a person with a record of successes
    • his son would never be the achiever that his father was
    • only winners need apply
    • if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success
  2. a gambler who wins a bet
  3. the contestant who wins the contest