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1winning
noun
Definition of WINNING
1
: the act of one that wins : victory
2
: something won: as a : a captured territory : conquest b : money won by success in a game or competition —usually used in plural
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First Known Use of WINNING
14th century
2winning
adjective
: relating to or producing a win
: successful at something
: pleasing or attractive to other people
Full Definition of WINNING
1
a : of or relating to winning : that wins <the winning ticket> b : successful especially in competition <a winning team>
2
: tending to please or delight <a winning personality>
— win·ning·ly \-niŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of WINNING
15th century
WINNING Defined for Kids
1winning
noun win·ning \ˈwi-niŋ\
Definition of WINNING for Kids
1
: the act of a person or people who win
2
: something won especially in gambling —often used in pl.
2winning
adjective
Definition of WINNING for Kids
1
: being someone or something that wins, has won, or wins often <a winning candidate> <a winning ticket>
2
: tending to please or delight <a winning smile>
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