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win vs first-place finish

first-place finish vs win

win and first-place finish both are nouns.

win is a verb but first-place finish is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
win Yes No Yes No
first-place finish Yes No No No
As nouns, first-place finish is a hyponym of win; that is, first-place finish is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than win:
  • win: a victory (as in a race or other competition)
  • first-place finish: a finish in first place (as in a race)
win (noun) first-place finish (noun)
a victory (as in a race or other competition) a finish in first place (as in a race)
something won (especially money)
win (verb) first-place finish (verb)
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
win something through one's efforts
acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
attain success or reach a desired goal
Difference between win and first-place finish

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