win in WordNet English dictionary

1. win something through one's efforts
   "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"
   acquire  win  gain 
   
2. obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
   "The home team was gaining ground"; "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"
   gain  advance  win  pull ahead  make headway  get ahead  gain ground 
   
3. attain success or reach a desired goal
   "The enterprise succeeded"; "We succeeded in getting tickets to the show"; "she struggled to overcome her handicap and won"
   succeed  win  come through  bring home the bacon  deliver the goods 
   
4. be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
   "He won the Gold Medal in skating"; "Our home team won"; "Win the game"
   win 
   

1. something won (especially money)
   winnings  win  profits 
   
2. a victory (as in a race or other competition)
   "he was happy to get the win"
   win