victory
word
/ˈvɪktɝi/
VIK-tree
/vˈɪktəɹˌi/
VIK-tuh-ree
Definition
A victory is a success in a game, competition, battle, election, or other struggle. It means winning after effort, skill, or determination.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations include 'win a victory', 'claim a victory', 'an easy victory', and 'a major victory'. It is slightly more formal and stronger than 'win' and is often used for sports, war, politics, or personal struggles.
Spanish: victoria - triunfoPortuguese (BR): vitória - triunfoPortuguese (PT): vitória - triunfoChinese (Simplified): 胜利 - 成功Chinese (Traditional): 勝利 - 成功Hindi: जीत - विजयArabic: نصر - فوزBengali: জয় - বিজয়Russian: победаJapanese: 勝利 - ビクトリーVietnamese: chiến thắngKorean: 승리Turkish: zafer - galibiyetUrdu: فتح - کامیابیIndonesian: kemenangan
Example Sentences
Our team celebrated the victory after the game.
basic
The army returned home in victory.
basic
Her hard work led to victory in the election.
basic
After all those close losses, this felt like a real victory.
natural
Getting through that week without quitting was a small victory.
natural
It may not look like much now, but this is a huge victory for the team.
natural