contend vs win

contend is not a noun while win is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
contend	No	No	Yes	No
win	Yes	No	Yes	No

contend (noun)	win (noun)
	a victory (as in a race or other competition)
	something won (especially money)

contend (verb)	win (verb)
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation	be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
have an argument about something	obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
maintain or assert	win something through one's efforts
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others	acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight	attain success or reach a desired goal
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available