Definitions and Examples of win, gain, keep
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To achieve victory or success in a competition, game, or conflict.
Example
The basketball team worked hard to win the championship game.
To obtain or acquire something through effort or work.
Example
She was able to gain new skills by attending workshops and training sessions.
To retain possession of something that was already owned or obtained.
Example
He decided to keep the old car instead of buying a new one.
Key Differences: win vs gain vs keep
- 1Win implies achieving victory or success in a competition, while gain suggests obtaining or acquiring something through effort or work.
- 2Keep suggests retaining something that was already possessed, while lose implies no longer having something that was previously owned or obtained.
Effective Usage of win, gain, keep
- 1Sports: Use win and lose to describe the outcome of games or competitions.
- 2Business: Use gain and lose to describe financial outcomes or market share.
- 3Everyday Life: Use keep and lose to describe possession or ownership of objects or relationships.
Remember this!
The antonyms of lose have distinct meanings. Win implies achieving victory or success, gain suggests obtaining or acquiring something, and keep suggests retaining something that was already possessed. Use these words in different contexts such as sports, business, and everyday life to convey specific meanings.
