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English[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Verb[edit]
winning
- present participle of win
- Our horse was winning the race, but fell back just before the finish line.
Derived terms[edit]
Adjective[edit]
winning (comparative more winning or winninger, superlative most winning or winningest)
- That constitutes a win.
- the winning entry in the competition
- the winning lotto numbers
- That leads to success.
- a winning formula, strategy, etc.
- Attractive.
- a winning smile
Translations[edit]
that constitutes a win
that leads to success
attractive
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Noun[edit]
winning (plural winnings)
- The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.
- (chiefly in the plural) The money, etc., gained by success in competition or contest, especially in gambling.
- (Can we date this quote by Chaucer and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)
- Ye seek land and sea for your winnings.
- (Can we date this quote by Chaucer and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)
- (mining) A new opening.
- The portion of a coalfield out for working.
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle Dutch winninge, equivalent to winnen + -ing.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
winning f (plural winningen, diminutive winninkje n)
Derived terms[edit]
Middle English[edit]
Noun[edit]
winning
- Alternative form of wynnyng
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