Main entry: win
Definition: a victory (as in a race or other competition)
Usage: he was happy to get the win
Main entry: win, winnings, profits
Definition: something won (especially money)
Main entry: win
Definition: be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
Usage: He won the Gold Medal in skating; Our home team won; Win the game
Main entry: make headway, win, pull ahead, get ahead, gain, gain ground, advance
Definition: obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
Usage: 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
Main entry: gain, acquire, win
Definition: win something through one's efforts
Usage: I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese; Gain an understanding of international finance
Main entry: win, succeed, bring home the bacon, come through, deliver the goods
Definition: attain success or reach a desired goal
Usage: The enterprise succeeded; We succeeded in getting tickets to the show; she struggled to overcome her handicap and won