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overwin

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Overwin (verb) means to beat an opponent, get your own way, or go beyond a limit.

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To beat an opponent, get your own way, or go beyond a limit.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Came into English via Middle English overwinnen, from Old English oferwinnan (“to contend with, overcome, subdue”), equivalent to over- plus win.

Rhymes for overwin

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"overwin" (verb) means to beat an opponent, get your own way, or go beyond a limit.

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