win vs contend

win is a noun but contend is not a noun.

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

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

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