a victory (as in a race or other competition); he was happy to get the win'

something won (especially money)

[ Syn: winnings , profits ]

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious; He won the Gold Medal in skating; Our home team won; Win the game'

win something through ones efforts; I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese; Gain an understanding of international finance

[ Syn: acquire , gain ]

obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; The home team was gaining ground; After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference

[ Syn: gain , advance , pull ahead , make headway , get ahead , gain ground ]

attain success or reach a desired goal; The enterprise succeeded; We succeeded in getting tickets to the show; she struggled to overcome her handicap and won

[ Syn: succeed , come through , bring home the bacon , deliver the goods ]