winning

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

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• Rhymes: -ɪnɪŋ

Verb

winning

1. present participle of win

   Our horse was winning the race, but fell back just before the finish line.

Adjective

winning (comparative more winning or winninger, superlative most winning or winningest)

1. That constitutes a win.

   the winning entry in the competition

   the winning lotto numbers

2. That leads to success.

   a winning formula, strategy, etc.

3. Attractive.

   a winning smile

Noun

winning (plural winnings)

1. The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.
2. (chiefly in the plural) The money, etc., gained by success in competition or contest, especially in gambling.
   • Chaucer

     Ye seek land and sea for your winnings.

3. (mining) A new opening.
4. The portion of a coalfield out for working.

See also

• winnings
• winningest

Etymology

From winnen +‎ -ing.

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Noun

winning f (plural winningen, diminutive winninkje n)

1. acquisition, gain
2. extraction