winning
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1 successful (adj.) A2 Elementarydescribing the person or team that finishes first or does best.
denoting the person, team, or strategy that achieves victory in a contest or competition.
ExampleThe winning team celebrated their victory with a big party after the game.
ExampleThe winning candidate attributed her success to a grassroots campaign that focused on local infrastructure and education reform.
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2 attractive (adj.) C1 Advanced Literarycharming or attractive in a way that makes people like you.
possessing a charming or attractive quality that tends to win over others.
ExampleShe had a winning smile that made everyone in the room feel welcome.
ExampleDespite his lack of experience, his winning personality and natural charisma convinced the board to offer him the leadership position.
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3 money won (n.) B1 Intermediatethe 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.
ExampleHe used his winnings from the horse race to buy a new bicycle.
ExampleThe professional poker player carefully managed his winnings, reinvesting a portion into higher-stakes tournaments while saving the rest for personal expenses.
UsageAlmost always used in the plural form 'winnings'.
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4 mining (n.) C2 Proficiency Technical Technicala 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.
ExampleThe miners moved into the new winning to start collecting coal.
ExampleThe engineering report detailed the structural integrity of the latest winning, ensuring that the ventilation systems were adequate for the deep-level extraction.