ALL meanings of winning
win·ning
W w - noun winning Gaining, resulting in, or relating to victory in a contest or competition. 1
- noun winning a victory, as in a game or horse race. 1
- noun winning the position of the competitor who comes in first in a horse race, harness race, etc. Compare place (def 27b), show (def 27). 1
- noun winning Slang. a success, or something good: She was having a bad week, so she really needed a win. Compare fail (def 14a). the state or quality of being successful or good: There was so much win in last night’s episode! Compare fail (def 14b). 1
- adjective winning Slang. successful or competent. Compare fail (def 19b). very good or of high quality; awesome: To hear him play, now that was win! Compare fail (def 19c). 1
- verb without object winning to finish first in a race, contest, or the like. 1
- verb without object winning to succeed by striving or effort: He applied for a scholarship and won. 1
- verb without object winning to gain the victory; overcome an adversary: The home team won. 1
- verb without object winning Slang. to be successful or competent and be acknowledged for it: My sister wins at getting the biggest bargains. Compare fail (def 9). 1
- verb with object winning to dry (hay, wood, etc.) by exposure to air and sun. 1
- idioms winning for the win, Slang. (used to express enthusiasm for someone or something that is very good, likely to succeed, etc.): a plant-based diet, for the win! 1
- adjective winning person, team: victorious 1
- adjective winning person, team: leading a competition 1
- adjective winning goal, etc.: bringing victory 1
- noun winning victory 1
- noun,plural winning prize money, amount won 1
- noun,plural winning money gained from gaming 1
- adjective winning You can use winning to describe a person or thing that wins something such as a competition, game, or election. 0
- adjective winning You can use winning to describe actions or qualities that please other people and make them feel friendly towards you. 0
- adjective winning (of a person, character, etc) charming, engaging, or attractive 0
- adjective winning gaining victory 0
- noun winning a shaft or seam of coal 0
- noun winning the extraction of coal or ore from the ground 0
- noun winning money, prizes, or valuables won, esp in gambling 0
- adjective winning that wins; victorious 0
- adjective winning attractive; charming 0
- noun winning the action of a person that wins; victory 0
- noun winning something won, esp. money 0
- noun winning a shaft, bed, etc. in a coal mine, opened for mining 0