win
/wɪn/verb
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1
To conquer, defeat.
2
To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb).
3
To triumph or achieve victory in (a game, a war, etc.).
4
To gain (a prize) by succeeding in competition or contest.
5
To obtain (someone) by wooing; to make an ally or friend of (frequently with over).
6
To achieve victory.
7
To have power, coercion or control.
8
To obtain (something desired).
9
To cause a victory for someone.
10
To extract (ore, coal, etc.).
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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