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The winner received a ribbon.
What does Winner mean?
The person or team that wins
Dictionary definition
A winner is the person or team that wins a game or contest.
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Winner in a sentence
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Only one winner is named each round.
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The story reminded readers that a winner can still be kind and respectful.
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Practice 1
What does winner mean?
The correct meaning is: The person or team that wins.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to winner?
Champion is close in meaning to winner in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for winner?
Loser contrasts with winner in this dictionary entry.
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WordWinner.
Partnoun.
MeaningWinner means The person or team that wins.
ExampleExample: The winner received a ribbon.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- win · er
- Strongest beat
- No marked stress
- Ending
- er
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- Start slowly, then say the parts together.
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Synonyms
Words like Winner
championTop winner, often of a major event.
victorPerson who wins a contest.
first place finisherPerson with best result.
Antonyms
Opposite words
loserPerson who did not win.
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Hint for students
The person or team that wins.
Common mix-up
Winner names the person or team that wins. It should still be used with good sportsmanship.
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Write one sentence that shows winner without using the word winner. Then underline clue words that show the person or team that wins. Example: Only one winner is named each round. Clue words: only, one, named, each, round Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show the person or team that wins?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Only one winner is named each round." Why does winner fit better than loser?
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