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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
a winning smile
winning ways
- 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
Derived Forms
- ˈɾԲԾԲ, adverb
- ˈɾԲԾԲԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ɾnԲ· adverb
- ɾnԲ·Ա noun
- ܲ·ɾnԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
And winning on a small share of the vote raises immediate questions about your mandate.
He went viral on TikTok weeks before the election and soared in the polls, ultimately winning almost 23% of the vote.
Writing on social media, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said: "Even Tony Blair now says the push for Net Zero has become 'irrational' and 'hysterical'. We are winning the argument!"
After winning his first election, however, he ultimately did not pursue any legal action against Clinton.
“He wants to, you know, further his career so he’s going to back whatever horse is winning the race,” Tone said.
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