Winning - English meaning

verb

Successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective or result) by effort, skill, or courage.

Usage examples:

He achieved his ambition to become a press photographer

verb

Gain with effort

verb

To succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort

Usage examples:

The government's training policy, he claimed, was achieving its objectives., she finally achieved h…

verb

Buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.

Usage examples:

I managed to acquire all the books i needed

verb

Come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

verb

To obtain or begin to have something

Usage examples:

His family acquired the property in 1985., she acquired her love of the outdoors as a child.

adjective

Inspiring great affection or delight.

Usage examples:

I have four adorable siamese cats

adjective

Charming, attractive, and easily loved

Usage examples:

He was an absolutely adorable child.

adjective

Used to describe someone or something that makes you love or like them, usually because they are attractive and often small

Usage examples:

She has the most adorable two-year-old girl., these snowflake-shaped picture frames are just adorab…

adjective

Attractive or interesting.

Usage examples:

Village life is somehow more appealing

verb

Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

Usage examples:

Police are appealing for information about the incident

adjective

Interesting and attractive

Usage examples:

The package describing european tours certainly made them seem appealing.

verb

Succeed in achieving (something that one has worked for).

Usage examples:

Clarify your objectives and ways of attaining them

verb

Gain with effort

verb

To reach or succeed in getting something

Usage examples:

He has attained the highest grade in his music exams., we need to identify the best ways of attaini…

adjective

Pleasing or appealing to the senses.

Usage examples:

An attractive village

adjective

Causing interest or pleasure

Usage examples:

They made me a very attractive job offer., they are an attractive family., one of the less attracti…

adjective

Very pleasing in appearance or sound

Usage examples:

A very attractive young woman, i find him very attractive (= he attracts me sexually)., attractive …

noun

A flexible container with an opening at the top, used for carrying things.

Usage examples:

He arrived at the children's ward carrying a bag full of toys for the young patients

verb

Put (something) in a bag.

Usage examples:

Customers bagged their own groceries

noun

A soft container made out of paper or thin plastic, and open at the top, used to hold foods and other goods

Usage examples:

A paper/plastic bag, a bag of apples/nuts, don't eat that whole bag of (= the amount the bag contai…

noun

The land alongside or sloping down to a river or lake.

Usage examples:

Willows lined the bank of the stream

verb

Heap (a substance) into a mass or mound.

Usage examples:

The rain banked the soil up behind the gate

verb

Deposit (money or valuables) in a bank.

Usage examples:

She may have banked a cheque in the wrong account

idiom

To be very popular at a particular time

Usage examples:

Long hair for men was all the rage in the 70s.

adjective

Charming or enchanting, often in a deceptive way.

Usage examples:

A beguiling mixture of english, french, and italian

verb

Charm or enchant (someone), often in a deceptive way.

Usage examples:

He beguiled the voters with his good looks

adjective

Interesting or attractive, but perhaps not to be trusted

Usage examples:

That's a beguiling argument, but i'm not convinced by it.

noun

Valuable stolen goods, especially those seized in war.

Usage examples:

We danced down the craggy coast and ducked into robin hood's bay, the former home to gangs of marau…

noun

A person's bottom.

Usage examples:

You're picky about the music you firm your booty to

noun

Any valuable things or money stolen by an army at war or by thieves

adjective

Capable of attracting and holding interest; charming.

Usage examples:

A captivating smile

verb

Attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.

Usage examples:

He was captivated by her beauty

adjective

Holding your attention by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive

Usage examples:

A captivating performance, her voice was utterly/absolutely captivating.

adjective

Very pleasant or attractive.

Usage examples:

A charming country cottage

exclamation

Used as an ironic expression of displeasure or disapproval.

Usage examples:

‘i hate men.’ ‘charming!’ he said

verb

Delight greatly.

Usage examples:

The books have charmed children the world over

verb

Bring or gather together (a number of things).

Usage examples:

He went round the office collecting old coffee cups

adjective

(of a phone call) paid for by the person receiving it.

Usage examples:

A collect call

adverb

(with reference to making a phone call) in a way that is paid for by the person receiving it.

Usage examples:

I called my mother collect

phrasal verb

To leave a place or situation with the stated feeling, idea, condition, etc.

Usage examples:

I recently spent about 90 minutes shopping on the internet, and i came away empty-handed., some 39 …

phrase

To finish a race in first, second, etc. position

Usage examples:

Burns came in second in the 100 metres., she came in fourth overall but posted her best time yet., …

verb

Overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force.

Usage examples:

He conquered cyprus

verb

Present participle of conquer

Usage examples:

The spanish conquered the new world in the 16th century., the english were conquered by the normans…

verb

To take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force

Usage examples:

The spanish conquered the new world in the 16th century., the english were conquered by the normans…

adjective

Attractive in a pretty or endearing way.

Usage examples:

She had a cute little nose

adjective

(especially of something or someone small or young) pleasant and attractive

Usage examples:

His baby brother is really cute.

adjective

Trying to be clever, sometimes in a rude or unpleasant way

Usage examples:

Don't be cute with me, vicki.

adjective

Causing delight; charming.

Usage examples:

A delightful secluded garden

adjective

Full of pleasure

Usage examples:

We spent a delightful weekend in maine.

adjective

Very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable

Usage examples:

Our new neighbours are delightful., thank you for a delightful evening.

adjective

(of manner or behaviour) having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility, especially through charm.

Usage examples:

He gave her a disarming smile

verb

Take a weapon or weapons away from (a person, force, or country).

Usage examples:

Guerrillas had completely disarmed their forces

adjective

Making someone like you, especially when they had not expected to

Usage examples:

He displayed a disarming honesty by telling them about his father's bankruptcy., with a disarming s…

verb

Obtain (money) in return for labour or services.

Usage examples:

I earned £10 an hour working in the shop

verb

To receive money as payment for work that you do

Usage examples:

I earn $80,000 a year., how much do you earn, if you don't mind me asking?, earn a living you can't…

verb

To get something that you deserve

Usage examples:

It's been a tough six months and i feel i've earned a few weeks off.

adjective

Delightfully charming or attractive.

Usage examples:

Enchanting views

verb

Fill (someone) with great delight; charm.

Usage examples:

Isabel was enchanted with the idea

adjective

Very pleasant or charming

Usage examples:

Belgium is an enchanting country.

adjective

Inspiring affection.

Usage examples:

An endearing little grin

verb

Cause to be loved or liked.

Usage examples:

Flora's spirit and character endeared her to everyone who met her

adjective

Easily able to make people like you

Usage examples:

Pickwick is endearing, as so many fools are.

adjective

Charming and attractive.

Usage examples:

An engaging smile

verb

Occupy or attract (someone's interest or attention).

Usage examples:

He ploughed on, trying to outline his plans and engage sutton's attention

adjective

Tending to please; attractive

Usage examples:

He has an engaging manner.

adjective

Attractive.

Usage examples:

A fetching little garment of pink satin

verb

Go for and then bring back (someone or something) for someone.

Usage examples:

He ran to fetch help

adjective

A fetching person or piece of clothing is attractive

Usage examples:

A fetching off-the-shoulder dress, look fetching you look very fetching in your green shorts.

Preceding all others in time or space or degree

ordinal number

Coming before all others in time or order; earliest; 1st.

Usage examples:

His first wife

ordinal number

Foremost in position, rank, or importance.

Usage examples:

The doctor's first duty is to respect this right

verb

Obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable).

Usage examples:

We gained entry to the car in five seconds

noun

An increase in wealth or resources.

Usage examples:

The pursuit of personal gain

verb

Obtain

verb

Obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable).

Usage examples:

We gained entry to the car in five seconds

noun

An increase in wealth or resources.

Usage examples:

The pursuit of personal gain

verb

To get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time

Usage examples:

The mayor has gained a lot of support from the teacher's union., gain something from something what…

verb

Come to have (something); receive.

Usage examples:

I got a letter from him the other day

noun

See have.

verb

Come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

noun

The part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water.

Usage examples:

The reptiles lay their eggs on land

verb

Put (someone or something) on land from a boat.

Usage examples:

He landed his troops at hastings

noun

A state of germany or austria.

Usage examples:

A second school highlights the distinctive role of regional governments in federal systems, however…

adjective

Inspiring or deserving love or affection.

Usage examples:

A naughty but lovable child

adjective

Easy to love

Usage examples:

Owen’s a lovable little kid with lots of energy.

adjective

Very beautiful or attractive.

Usage examples:

Lovely views

noun

An attractive woman.

Usage examples:

A bevy of lovelies

adjective

Attractive and beautiful, or pleasant and enjoyable

Usage examples:

You look lovely in that dress., thank you for a lovely evening.

noun

A piece of open-meshed material made of twine, cord, or something similar, used typically for catching fish or other animals.

Usage examples:

Fishermen mending their nets

noun

A structure consisting of a net supported on a frame, forming the goal in games such as soccer and hockey.

Usage examples:

He turned wilson's cross into the net

noun

A fine fabric with a very open weave.

Usage examples:

Net curtains

verb

Get, acquire, or secure (something).

Usage examples:

Adequate insurance cover is difficult to obtain

verb

Come into possession of

adjective

Good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation.

Usage examples:

An informative and persuasive speech

Intended or having the power to induce action or belief

adjective

Making you want to do or believe a particular thing

Usage examples:

A persuasive speaker/speech, your arguments are very persuasive., he can be very persuasive.

collocation

Take and lift upward

phrasal verb

Take hold of and lift or move someone or something.

Usage examples:

I reached out and picked up a magazine

phrasal verb

Go somewhere to collect someone, typically in one's car.

Usage examples:

Will you pick the children up from school?

noun

A rounded or cylindrical container, typically of metal, used for cooking.

Usage examples:

Pots and pans hung from a rack

verb

Plant in a flowerpot.

Usage examples:

Pot individual cuttings as soon as you see new young leaves

noun

Cannabis.

Usage examples:

We smoked pot at football games

adjective

Attractive or appealing in appearance.

Usage examples:

He was not a prepossessing sight

adjective

Interesting, attractive, or impressive

Usage examples:

He wasn't a very prepossessing sort of person., the box didn't look very prepossessing, but the nec…

adjective

(of a person, especially a woman or child) attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful.

Usage examples:

A pretty little girl with an engaging grin

adverb

To a moderately high degree; fairly.

Usage examples:

He looked pretty fit for his age

noun

An attractive thing, especially a trinket.

Usage examples:

He buys her lots of pretties—bangles and rings

verb

Begin a course of action.

Usage examples:

The consortium could proceed with the plan

plural noun

Money obtained from an event or activity.

Usage examples:

Proceeds from the event will go to aid the work of the charity

plural noun

The amount of money received from a particular sale or event

Usage examples:

All proceeds from the auction will be donated to charity.

verb

Obtain (something), especially with care or effort.

Usage examples:

Food procured for the rebels

verb

To obtain something, esp. after an effort

Usage examples:

We procured maps and directions from the tourist office., the city’s procurement process

verb

To get something, especially when it involves effort

Usage examples:

Procure capital/funds/financing low interest rates support bonds by making it cheaper for investors…

noun

A financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.

Usage examples:

Record pre-tax profits

verb

Obtain a financial advantage or benefit.

Usage examples:

The only people to profit from the episode were the lawyers

noun

A small pouch of leather or plastic used for carrying money, typically by a woman.

Usage examples:

She had enough in her purse for bus fare

verb

(with reference to the lips) pucker or contract, typically to express disapproval or irritation.

Usage examples:

Marianne took a glance at her reflection and pursed her lips disgustedly

noun

A bag, often with a handle or a strap going over the shoulder, used esp. by women for carrying money, keys, and small personal items such as makeup; a pocketbook

Usage examples:

Yesterday’s race had a purse worth over $100,000., she pursed her lips and said nothing.

verb

Be given, presented with, or paid (something).

Usage examples:

The band will receive a £100,000 advance

verb

Get something; come into possession of

verb

To get or be given something

Usage examples:

She received a letter from her son., i’ll receive my bachelor’s degree in the spring., the presiden…

noun

A utensil resembling a spoon, with a short handle and a deep bowl, used for removing dry or semi-solid substances from a container.

Usage examples:

The powder is packed in tubs in which a measuring scoop is provided

verb

Pick up and move (something) with a scoop.

Usage examples:

I scooped the grain into the bag

verb

The shovel or bucket of a dredge or backhoe

adjective

Fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost.

Usage examples:

Check to ensure that all nuts and bolts are secure

verb

Fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost.

Usage examples:

Pins secure the handle to the main body

adjective

Free from risk and the threat of change for the worse

Usage examples:

A secure job, people want to feel secure economically., the museum has a large endowment, so its fu…

verb

Diminish or destroy the value or quality of.

Usage examples:

I wouldn't want to spoil your fun

noun

Goods stolen or taken forcibly from a person or place.

Usage examples:

The looters carried their spoils away

plural noun

Goods, advantages, or profits obtained by winning a war or being in a particular position or situation

Usage examples:

Only one competitor wins and gets the spoils of victory.

adjective

Accomplishing a desired aim or result.

Usage examples:

A successful attack on the town

adjective

Achieving desired results, or achieving the result of making a lot of money

Usage examples:

A successful architect/doctor/lawyer, fortunately, my second attempt at starting a business was mor…

adjective

Achieving the results that were wanted and hoped for

Usage examples:

Successful in sth/doing sth the company was successful in its bid., the successful applicants must …

adjective

Having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salt, sour, or bitter.

Usage examples:

A cup of hot sweet tea

noun

A small shaped piece of sweet food made with sugar.

Usage examples:

A bag of sweets

adjective

(esp. of food or drink) having a taste similar to that of sugar or honey

Usage examples:

The four basic tastes are sweet, salty, bitter, and sour., i like sweet cherries., the desserts wer…

noun

The action or process of taking something.

Usage examples:

The taking of life

noun

The money that a business gets from selling goods or services during a particular period

Usage examples:

Takings are up/down the company reports that takings are up 10%., most of its takings come from sel…

noun

The highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something.

Usage examples:

Doreen stood at the top of the stairs

adjective

Highest in position, rank, or degree.

Usage examples:

The top button of his shirt

verb

Exceed (an amount, level, or number); be more than.

Usage examples:

Losses are expected to top £100 m this year

adjective

Having won a battle or contest; victorious.

Usage examples:

Two of their triumphant cup team

adjective

Not defeated or surpassed.

Usage examples:

They were the only side to remain unbeaten

adjective

Not defeated

Usage examples:

The royals remain unbeaten after 12 games.

adjective

Not defeated, especially in a battle or other contest.

Usage examples:

The undefeated champion

adjective

Never having lost, esp. a competition, within a particular period of time

Usage examples:

The buffaloes upset no. 1-ranked and previously undefeated wisconsin.

adjective

(of an opponent or obstacle) not conquered or overcome.

Usage examples:

The idea of humbling the hitherto unvanquished islanders

verb

Defeat thoroughly.

Usage examples:

He successfully vanquished his rival

verb

Present participle of vanquish

Usage examples:

Napoleon was vanquished at the battle of waterloo in 1815., the vanquished army surrendered their w…

adjective

Having won a victory; triumphant.

Usage examples:

A victorious army

adjective

Having won a game, competition, election, war, etc.

Usage examples:

The victorious team were loudly cheered by their fans., the german player emerged victorious after …

adjective

Attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way.

Usage examples:

A winsome smile

adjective

Charming and attractive in a simple way

Usage examples:

She opened her eyes and gave her mother a winsome smile.

idiom

Arrange or fold as a cover or protection

phrasal verb

Cover or enclose something in paper or soft material.

Usage examples:

She sat and wrapped up presents for her three children

phrasal verb

Put on warm clothes.

Usage examples:

Wrap up warm, it's getting very chilly