victory
VIHK-tuh-ree
Victory (noun) means the winning of a battle, contest, or struggle against an opponent. Example: “Winning the final was a sweet victory for the whole village.”
noun
1
The winning of a battle, contest, or struggle against an opponent.
"Winning the final was a sweet victory for the whole village."
"The team celebrated their victory long into the night."
"It was a narrow victory, decided by a single vote."
intj
1
Shouted to celebrate a win or to urge someone on to one.
""Victory!" shouted the children as they crossed the finish line together."
""Victory!" they chanted, urging the runner on through the last mile."
""Victory!" the crowd roared as the final whistle blew."
How to use victory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA win — beating an opponent in a fight, game, election, or any contest.
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Common pairings
claim victory
a decisive victory
victory over
moral victory
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- Third person singular
- victories
- Past tense
- victoried
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Etymology
From Old French victorie, from Latin victoria, built on victor ("conqueror" or "winner").
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What does “victory” mean?
The word “victory” means the winning of a battle, contest, or struggle against an opponent. In plain terms, a win — beating an opponent in a fight, game, election, or any contest.
How do you pronounce “victory”?
“Victory” is pronounced VIHK-tuh-ree (/ˈvɪktɚi/ in IPA).
How do you use “victory” in a sentence?
Here is “victory” used in a sentence: “The team celebrated their victory long into the night.”
What part of speech is “victory”?
Depending on how it is used, “victory” can be a noun and an intj.
Where does the word “victory” come from?
The word “victory” comes from Latin. From Old French victorie, from Latin victoria, built on victor ("conqueror" or "winner").
Is “victory” a common word?
“Victory” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “victory” have?
“Victory” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the winning of a battle, contest, or struggle against an opponent.
What is the difference between victory and victor?
A victory is the win itself — the successful outcome of a battle, contest, or struggle. A victor is the person or side that wins it. In other words, the victor achieves the victory. "Victorious" is the related adjective, describing someone who has won. Keep them straight by remembering victory is the event, victor is the winner.
What is the opposite of victory?
The opposite of victory is defeat or loss — failing to win a contest or struggle. Related words include setback and downfall. A victory can range from a narrow, hard-fought win to a decisive rout, but any outcome where you come out on the losing side counts as a defeat rather than a victory.
What are the types of victory?
People describe victories in many ways. A landslide or decisive victory is won by a huge margin, while a narrow victory is close. A Pyrrhic victory is won at such great cost that it hardly feels worth it. A moral victory is technically a loss that still proves a point or wins respect.
What is an example of victory?
A sports team lifting the trophy after winning the final is a clear victory. So is a candidate winning an election, an army winning a battle, or someone overcoming a long illness. The word suits any situation where effort and struggle end in success against an opponent or obstacle.
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