English Explanatory Dictionary

winning

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of win
adj
  1. That constitutes a win.
  2. That leads to success.
  3. Attractive.
noun
  1. The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.
  2. The money, etc., gained by success in competition or contest, especially in gambling.
  3. A new opening.
  4. The portion of a coalfield out for working.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɪnɪŋ/ en-us-winning.ogg

Word forms

winning more winning winninger most winning winningest winnings

Etymology

Scottish altered form of Finan.

Related words

award-winning multi-award-winning win winner winninger winningest winning mentality winnings

Derived words

winnings don't change a winning team prize-winning sand winning winning hand winning hazard winning is a great deodorant winning post winning streak winning ways
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