American English pronunciation
How to pronounce wining
IPA transcription: ['waɪnɪŋ]
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Verb
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be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
“He won the Gold Medal in skating”
“Our home team won”
“Win the game”
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win something through one's efforts
“I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese”
“Gain an understanding of international finance”
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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”
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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”
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drink wine
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treat to wine
“Our relatives in Italy wined and dined us for a week”
Usage examples
- Gays Mills was also the home of the Twining apple-growing family.