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winnings

n. plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɪnɪŋz// UK //wˈɪnɪŋz// win·nings

n. the money you get when you win a competition, a game, or a bet.

n. money won in a competition, game of chance, or gambling activity.


SIMPLE

He spent all his winnings on a new car.

CONTEXTUAL

After the poker game ended, she carefully counted her winnings and put them in her wallet.

COMPLEX

The lottery winner decided to donate a significant portion of his winnings to local charities rather than investing the entire sum in the stock market.

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Takes plural verb agreement; the singular form 'winning' is not used to refer to the prize money.

Pitfall

His winning is very large.His winnings are very large.When referring to the money won, the word must be plural and take a plural verb.

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