Words / A2

WIN-uh/ˈwɪnə/

A winner is the person or team that wins: the winner of the cup, a prize for the winner, announce the winner. Win is the verb; winner is the person. Loser is the opposite in sport talk. Champion is a stronger cousin after many wins. Do not write winter (the season) for winner.

Meaning

A person or team that wins a game or prize.

Examples

• “The winner of the race received a cup.”
• “The winner received a book token.”
• “Both winners had to share the trophy.”

Good to know

the winner of + event. Verb: win. Opposite in sport: loser. Mix-up: winter (season).

Near in meaning

champion

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