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winning

adj. · n.
US //ˈwɪnɪŋ// UK //wˈɪnɪŋ// win·ning
  1. 1 successful (adj.)
    A2 Elementary

    describing the person or team that finishes first or does best.

    denoting the person, team, or strategy that achieves victory in a contest or competition.

    Example

    The winning team celebrated their victory with a big party after the game.

    Example

    The winning candidate attributed her success to a grassroots campaign that focused on local infrastructure and education reform.

  2. 2 attractive (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Literary

    charming or attractive in a way that makes people like you.

    possessing a charming or attractive quality that tends to win over others.

    Example

    She had a winning smile that made everyone in the room feel welcome.

    Example

    Despite his lack of experience, his winning personality and natural charisma convinced the board to offer him the leadership position.

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  1. 3 money won (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

    the money you get from winning a game, a race, or a bet.

    the total amount of money or prizes gained through success in a competition, especially in gambling.

    Example

    He used his winnings from the horse race to buy a new bicycle.

    Example

    The professional poker player carefully managed his winnings, reinvesting a portion into higher-stakes tournaments while saving the rest for personal expenses.

    Usage

    Almost always used in the plural form 'winnings'.

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  2. 4 mining (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Technical Technical

    a new area in a mine that is ready to be worked.

    a portion of a coalfield or mineral deposit that has been opened up and made ready for extraction.

    Example

    The miners moved into the new winning to start collecting coal.

    Example

    The engineering report detailed the structural integrity of the latest winning, ensuring that the ventilation systems were adequate for the deep-level extraction.

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