win

vincere

Fare meglio degli altri in un gioco, una gara o una competizione.

In inglese semplice: To do better than other people in a game, race, or competition.

• I want to win this game.
• Our team won the match yesterday.
• Who is winning the race?

Come si usa: win against someone (We won against the strongest team.)

Sinonimi: triumph, come first

Contrari: lose

Espressioni comuni: win a game, win a race, win the election, win a match

vincere

Ricevere qualcosa grazie al successo in una competizione o in un gioco d’azzardo.

In inglese semplice: To receive something because you succeed in a competition or a game of chance.

• You could win a bike.
• His film won three awards last year.
• Have you ever won money in a raffle?

Come si usa: win something (She won a silver medal.)

Contrari: lose

Espressioni comuni: win a prize, win an award, win the lottery

prevalere

Ottenere il controllo su persone o eventi per raggiungere i propri obiettivi.

In inglese semplice: To gain power over people or events so that your aims succeed.

• We cannot let fear win.
• The bullies won by keeping everyone silent.
• Hatred will win if we stop helping each other.

Sinonimi: prevail, dominate

Contrari: lose

Espressioni comuni: let someone win, win through fear

vittoria

Successo ottenuto in un gioco, una gara o una competizione.

In inglese semplice: A success in a game, race, or competition.

• That was an easy win.
• The team celebrated three wins in a row.
• Their first win of the season came on Saturday.

Come si usa: a win against someone (It was our first win against that team.)

Sinonimi: victory, success

Contrari: loss, defeat

Espressioni comuni: easy win, first win, win against someone