English · Common Verbs
winning
/ˈwɪnɪŋ/
[/ˈwɪnɪŋ/]
present participle of win
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'win': gaining victory or first place, happening now.
Example
Our team is winning the match by two goals with only ten minutes left to play.
Our team is winning the match by two goals with only ten minutes left to play.
Etymology
From Old English 'winnan' (to win) plus the '-ing' ending, doubling the 'n'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses; as an adjective it means successful or charming.