Win Out

Definitions of win out

verb to emerge as the victor or be successful in a competition or conflict

Example Sentences

A1 I hope my favorite team will win out in the championship.

A2 She studied hard to win out over her classmates in the spelling bee.

B1 After a long battle, the underdog team managed to win out against the reigning champions.

B2 Despite facing many obstacles, she was determined to win out and achieve her goals.

C1 The candidate's charisma and strong policies helped him win out in the election.

C2 In the end, perseverance and dedication allowed her to win out and become the top athlete in her sport.

Examples of win out in a Sentence

formal After a long debate, the most logical solution eventually won out.

informal I knew my favorite team would win out in the end.

slang I bet on my lucky number and it actually won out!

figurative Despite the challenges, her determination and hard work won out in the end.

Grammatical Forms of win out

• past tense: won out
• plural: win out
• comparative: more wins out
• superlative: most wins out
• present tense: wins out
• future tense: will win out
• perfect tense: has won out
• continuous tense: is winning out
• singular: wins out
• positive degree: win out
• infinitive: to win out
• gerund: winning out
• participle: winning out

Origin and Evolution of win out

First Known Use: 1150 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'win out' originated from Old English, specifically from the word 'winnan' meaning 'to struggle or strive'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'win out' evolved to mean to emerge victorious or succeed after a struggle or competition.