How to Use "Win" with Example Sentences

win (v): to be in first place at a contest or game

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Used with adverbs:

"He easily wins at chess."
(easily)

"She narrowly won the race by seconds."
(narrowly, unexpectedly)

"They almost win every year."
(almost, nearly)

"He finally won after years of trying."
(finally, eventually)

Used with verbs:

"She deserves to win the medal."
(deserves to)

"He hopes to win the election."
(hopes, wants, wishes)

"He tries to win every year."
(tries, manages)

"She has yet to win an award."
(has yet, failed)

Used with prepositions:

"They always win at basketball."
(at)

"Our team won the game by two points."
(by)

"She hopes to win the game against her school rival."
(against)

"They won the game in overtime."
(in)

win (n): a victory in a contest or game

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Used with adjectives:

"That was a big win for the team."
(big, huge, easy)

"What a great win!"
(great, impressive)

"That was a shocking win for the underdog team."
(shocking, surprising, unexpected)

"They are in first place with five straight wins."
(straight, consecutive, back-to-back)

Used with verbs:

"The wrestler has another win under his belt."
(has, earned, gained, got)

"She worked hard and earned that win."
(earned, deserved)

"Let's give them their first win."
(give)

"Her five straight wins keep her in first place."
(keep, puts)

"The team celebrated another win."
(celebrated)

Used with prepositions:

"It was an easy win against her opponent."
(against, over)

"The city has gone without a win for many years."
(without)