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winning
[win-ing]
noun
the act of a person or thing that wins.
Antonyms:Usually winnings something that is won, especially money.
Mining.
any opening by which coal is being or has been extracted.
a bed of coal ready for mining.
adjective
that wins; successful or victorious, as in a contest.
the winning team.
Antonyms:charming; engaging; pleasing.
a winning child; a winning smile.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:
winning
/ ˈɪɪŋ /
adjective
(of a person, character, etc) charming, engaging, or attractive
winning ways
a winning smile
gaining victory
the winning stroke
noun
a shaft or seam of coal
the extraction of coal or ore from the ground
(plural) money, prizes, or valuables won, esp in gambling
Other Word Forms
- winningly adverb
- winningness noun
- unwinning adjective
- ˈɾԲԾԲ adverb
- ˈɾԲԾԲԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
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.
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.
They have dominated their continental competition in recent years, winning it 13 times since 2006.
"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.
Van Graan said his side had done the "unthinkable" in winning the league title three years after he took over.
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