winning
winning is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, winning is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofwinning
- To conquer, defeat.
- To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb).
- To triumph or achieve victory in (a game, a war, etc.).
- To gain (a prize) by succeeding in competition or contest.
Example: "to win the jackpot in a lottery; to win a bottle of wine in a raffle"
- To obtain (someone) by wooing; to make an ally or friend of (frequently with over).
- To achieve victory.
Example: "Who would win in a fight between an octopus and a dolphin?"
- To have power, coercion or control.
Example: "Ever since the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Bostonians now run as "One Boston." The terrorists did not win."
- To obtain (something desired).
Example: "The company hopes to win an order from the government worth over 5 million dollars."
- To cause a victory for someone.
Example: "The policy success should win the elections for Mr. Smith."
- To extract (ore, coal, etc.).
- The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.
- (chiefly in the plural) The money, etc., gained by success in competition or contest, especially in gambling.
- A new opening.
- The portion of a coalfield out for working.
- That constitutes a win.
Example: "the winning entry in the competition"
- That leads to success.
Example: "a winning formula, strategy, etc."
- Attractive.
Example: "a winning smile"
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