· a victory (as in a race or other competition); "he was happy to get the win"

Hypernym(s): victory, triumph

· something won (especially money)

Synonym(s): winnings, profits

Hypernym(s): financial_gain

Antonym(s): losings

· be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious; "He won the Gold Medal in skating"; "Our home team won"; "Win the game"

Antonym(s): lose

· win something through one's efforts; "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"; "win someone's confidence and friendship"

Synonym(s): acquire, gain

Hypernym(s): get, acquire

Antonym(s): lose

· obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; "The home team was gaining ground"; "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"; "win points"

Synonym(s): gain, advance, pull_ahead, make_headway, get_ahead, gain_ground

· attain success or reach a desired goal; "The enterprise succeeded"; "We succeeded in getting tickets to the show"; "she struggled to overcome her handicap and won"

Synonym(s): succeed, come_through, bring_home_the_bacon, deliver_the_goods

· acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions; "its beauty won Paris the name 'City of Lights'"

Synonym(s): earn, garner

Hypernym(s): get, acquire