Textual thesaurus for "win"

(noun) winnings, profits

something won (especially money)

(verb) make headway, pull ahead, get ahead, gain, gain ground, advance

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

(verb) gain, acquire

win something through one's efforts

I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese; Gain an understanding of international finance

(verb) succeed, bring home the bacon, come through, deliver the goods

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