Winning
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɪnɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Winning is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of win.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of win.
More Meanings
- That constitutes a win.
- That leads to success.
- Attractive.
- The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.
- (mining) A new opening.
- The portion of a coalfield out for working.
- (chiefly in the plural) The money, etc., gained by success in competition or contest, especially in gambling.
Example Sentences
a winning smile
the winning lotto numbers
a winning formula, strategy, etc.
the winning entry in the competition
Word Forms
- winninger
- winningest
- winnings
Synonyms for winning
Depending on context, synonyms include attractive, fetching, successful, taking, victorious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include victorious, successful, fetching, attractive, taking, winner.
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