winner
1 antonyms and opposites of winner, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A person, team, or thing that wins a contest, competition, or prize.
Antonyms
How to use winner
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English wynnere, built from win plus the agent suffix -er.
Full origin of winner →Frequently asked questions
What does “winner” mean?
The word “winner” means a person, team, or thing that wins a contest, competition, or prize. In plain terms, whoever (or whatever) comes out on top.
How do you pronounce “winner”?
“Winner” is pronounced WIH-nuh (/ˈwɪnɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “winner” in a sentence?
Here is “winner” used in a sentence: “The winner of the marathon crossed the line in just under three hours.”
What is the opposite of “winner”?
The opposite of “winner” — its antonyms — is loser.
What part of speech is “winner”?
“Winner” is a noun.
Where does the word “winner” come from?
The word “winner” comes from Middle English. From Middle English wynnere, built from win plus the agent suffix -er.
Is “winner” a common word?
“Winner” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “winner” have?
“Winner” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person, team, or thing that wins a contest, competition, or prize.
What is the difference between a winner and a champion?
A winner is anyone who wins a particular contest or prize. A champion is a winner who holds the top position, often after a series of contests or a whole season, and keeps the title until beaten. Every champion is a winner, but a single win does not always make you a champion.
What is the opposite of a winner?
The opposite is a loser, the person, team, or thing that fails to win. In some contexts a runner-up, who finishes second, is the near opposite. Where a winner takes the prize or top place, a loser falls short of it, though the term can sound harsher than intended.
Can winner describe something other than a person?
Yes. A winner can be a team, an animal such as a racehorse, or even an idea or product that succeeds, as in that design is a real winner. Used informally, calling something a winner simply means it is excellent or likely to succeed, not that it won a formal contest.