winning

About 11.29 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb present participle and gerund of win

   Our horse was winning the race, but fell back just before the finish line.

2. adjective That constitutes a win.

   the winning entry in the competition

3. adjective That leads to success.

   a winning formula, strategy, etc.

4. adjective Attractive.

   a winning smile

5. noun The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.
6. noun The money, etc., gained by success in competition or contest, especially in gambling.
7. noun A new opening.
8. noun The portion of a coalfield out for working.

Similar words

victorious successful fetching attractive taking winner victory victor triumph achieving

Often followed by

the a of and over side in team is

Word family

winningly winnings