Synonyms for

Wins

Verb / wɪnz / Another word for wins — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to be successful in a competition or activity

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

prevails triumphs succeeds achieves victory

Informal

scores makes it comes out on top gets the better of

Literary

conquers carries the day carves out a victory

Antonyms

loses fails suffers is defeated succumbs falls short

Common collocations

  • wins the game
  • wins the match
  • wins the race
  • wins the award
  • wins the lottery
  • wins the election
  • wins the argument
  • wins the contract

Word family

noun win
verb win
adjective winning

Usage note

The verb 'wins' is commonly used in sports and competitions. It can also be used figuratively to indicate success in arguments or endeavors.

Example sentences

  1. He wins the race and gets a medal.
  2. She always wins at checkers.
  3. My team wins the game and we celebrate.
  4. The singer wins the competition and gets a recording contract.
  5. The company wins the bid and gets the contract.

Quotes

  • Winning isn’t everything, but it beats anything in second place.
  • You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
  • You are never a loser until you quit trying.

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