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winning

[win-ing]

noun

  1. the act of a person or thing that wins.

    Antonyms:
  2. Usually winnings something that is won, especially money.

  3. Mining.

    1. any opening by which coal is being or has been extracted.

    2. a bed of coal ready for mining.



adjective

  1. that wins; successful or victorious, as in a contest.

    the winning team.

    Antonyms:
  2. charming; engaging; pleasing.

    a winning child; a winning smile.

    Synonyms: ,
    Antonyms:

winning

/ ˈɪɪŋ /

adjective

  1. (of a person, character, etc) charming, engaging, or attractive

    winning ways

    a winning smile

  2. gaining victory

    the winning stroke

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

    1. a shaft or seam of coal

    2. the extraction of coal or ore from the ground

  1. (plural) money, prizes, or valuables won, esp in gambling

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • winningly adverb
  • winningness noun
  • unwinning adjective
  • ˈɾԲԾԲ adverb
  • ˈɾԲԾԲԱ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of winning1

1250–1300; Middle English (noun); win 1, -ing 1, -ing 2
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Paris Saint-Germain, the French club that owns both the real and replica Champions League trophies for the next year, had made winning them a quintessential quest.

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George Russell says he feels like he's "driving better than ever" after winning his first race of the season at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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They have dominated their continental competition in recent years, winning it 13 times since 2006.

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"I'm well aware that I've got a chance, and if I shoot a low round of golf then anything can happen," he said of his chances of winning a first major on Sunday.

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Van Graan said his side had done the "unthinkable" in winning the league title three years after he took over.

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