English Reference

Word

winner

Phoneticswin·ner, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈwɪnɝ/

UK/wˈɪnɐ/

Definitions

01a victor

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Sports

n. a person or team that wins a game, race, or competition.

n. a person, team, or animal that achieves victory in a contest or competition.

“The winner of the marathon received a gold medal and a cash prize.”

“The tournament winner was decided by a narrow margin in the final minutes of the match, surprising the favoured defending champions.”

Synonyms

victorchampion

Antonyms

loser

02a winning point

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. the goal or point that makes a team win the game.

n. a decisive point, goal, or shot that secures victory in a match.

“He scored the winner in the last minute of the football match.”

“The striker's powerful header proved to be the winner, sending the home crowd into a frenzy of celebration.”

Synonyms

decider

03a success

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. something that is very successful or popular.

n. a person or thing that is highly successful, effective, or popular in a specific context.

“This new recipe is a real winner; everyone at the party loved it.”

“The marketing department is confident that the new product line will be a winner among younger consumers who value sustainability.”

Synonyms

successhittriumph

Antonyms

failureflop

Word family

NOUN

winner(A2)

ADJECTIVE

Domain

Sports

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
Frequency
Very common
Level
A2 · ElementaryOxford
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