Win at Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɪn/ /ˈæt
WIN-at
wˈɪn/ /ˈæt
WIN-at
Definition
To succeed or be the best in a specific activity, game, or competition.
Usage & Nuances
Usually followed by a noun indicating the game or activity ('win at chess', 'win at life'). It focuses on being better than others in a specific context, not just general winning. Not used for winning a physical object ('win a prize'), but for activities or competitions.
Spanish: ganar enPortuguese (BR): ganhar emPortuguese (PT): ganhar emChinese (Simplified): 在...中获胜Chinese (Traditional): 在...中獲勝Hindi: में जीतनाArabic: يفوز فيBengali: -এ জয় লাভ করা - -এ জিততে পারাRussian: выигрывать вJapanese: ～で勝つVietnamese: thắng ở - thắng trongKorean: ~에서 이기다Turkish: -de kazanmakUrdu: میں جیتناIndonesian: menang di - menang dalam
Example Sentences
She always wins at chess.
basic
Can you win at this video game?
basic
It's hard to win at basketball against him.
basic
I never seem to win at cards when we play together.
natural
You have to be really smart to win at trivia nights.
natural
Some people just know how to win at life.
natural