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Meaning of winning in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    winning

    Definitions

    1. bringing success

    Examples

    • « the winning run »

    Synonyms

    • successful
  2. 2. having won

    Examples

    • « the victorious entry »
    • « the winning team »

    Synonyms

    • successful
  3. 3. very attractive

    Examples

    • « capturing interest »
    • « a fetching new hairstyle »
    • « something inexpressibly taking in his manner »
    • « a winning personality »

    Synonyms

    • attractive
  4. Noun

    winning

    Definitions

    1. succeeding with great difficulty

    Examples

    • « winning is not everything »

    Derived terms

    • acquire
    • gain
    • win

Famous quotes

  • « At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict or not closing one more deal. You will regret time not spent with a husband, a friend, a child, or a parent. »
    Barbara Bush
  • « Anyone can support a team that is winning - it takes no courage. But to stand behind a team to defend a team when it is down and really needs you, that takes a lot of courage. »
    Bart Starr
  • « Part of the reason that our politics seems so tough right now and facts and science and argument does not seem to be winning the day all the time is because we're hardwired not to always think clearly when we're scared. And the country's scared. »
    Barack Obama
  • « You get moments all the time that kind of make you pinch yourself, some of them make you quite emotional. Winning a BRIT was a big moment because we were just so excited to be at the awards in the first place. Selling out Madison Square Garden was pretty amazing too. Then we woke to the news that our UK tour was sold out. It was crazy. »
    Harry Styles
  • « It's pretty cool to be able to hang out with the President and have the race-winning car on the South Lawn. »
    Buddy Rice

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