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work vs win

win vs work

work and win both are nouns.

work and win both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
work Yes No Yes No
win Yes No Yes No
As verbs, win is a hypernym of work; that is, win is a word with a broader meaning than work:
  • work: have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
  • win: attain success or reach a desired goal
Other hypernyms of work include bring home the bacon, come through, deliver the goods, succeed.
work (noun) win (noun)
activity directed toward making or doing something a victory (as in a race or other competition)
the occupation for which you are paid something won (especially money)
a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing
a place where work is done
the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)
applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force
work (verb) win (verb)
give a workout to be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
go sour or spoil win something through one's efforts
cause to undergo fermentation acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of attain success or reach a desired goal
use or manipulate to one's advantage
to mix into a homogeneous mass
perform as expected when applied
move into or onto
shape, form, or improve a material
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
prepare for crops
make something, usually for a specific function
gratify and charm, usually in order to influence
proceed along a path
move in an agitated manner
provoke or excite
be employed
cause to work
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity
have and exert influence or effect
operate in or through
cause to operate or function
behave in a certain way when handled
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