Winnings: meaning, definitions and examples
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winnings
[ หwษชnษชลz ]
financial gain
Winnings refer to the money or prizes that someone has won, especially in a competition or game. It is the amount of money or goods that are obtained through success or luck.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I couldn't believe my winnings when I hit the jackpot at the casino.
- Her winnings from the competition allowed her to take a luxurious vacation.
- The champion proudly displayed his trophy and winnings.
Translations
Translations of the word "winnings" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ganhos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Gewinne
๐ฎ๐ฉ kemenangan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะณัะฐัั
๐ต๐ฑ wygrane
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅฉ
๐ซ๐ท gains
๐ช๐ธ ganancias
๐น๐ท kazanรงlar
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃุฑุจุงุญ
๐จ๐ฟ vรฝhry
๐ธ๐ฐ vรฝhry
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅ้
๐ธ๐ฎ dobitki
๐ฎ๐ธ vinningar
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑััััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qazanclar
๐ฒ๐ฝ ganancias
Word origin
The word 'winnings' originated from the verb 'win' which comes from the Old English 'winnan', meaning 'to struggle for, work at, strive, fight, conquer'. Over time, 'win' evolved to refer to achieving victory or success, and 'winnings' emerged as a noun to describe the rewards or gains obtained from winning. The concept of winning has been central to human history, from ancient battles to modern-day competitions, and 'winnings' continue to symbolize achievement and success in various contexts.