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Victory - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Victory is the achievement of success or triumph over an opponent or challenge. It often signifies winning a competition, battle, or personal goal, bringing pride and satisfaction.

victory

/ˈvɪktəri/ /ˈvɪktəri/

Definition:

Success in a struggle, competition, or achievement of an objective.

Synonyms:

triumph, win, success, conquest, achievement

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

defeat, loss, failure

Common Collocations:

decisive victory, major victory, claim victory, celebrate victory, narrow victory

Derivatives:

victorious (adj.), victoriously (adv.)

Usage Tips:

Use "victory" to describe a win in battles, sports, or personal achievements; avoid for trivial successes.

Common Phrases:

sweet victory, Pyrrhic victory, landslide victory

Etymology:

From Latin "victoria," meaning "conquest" or "success," derived from "victor" (winner).

Examples:

  • 1. The team celebrated their hard-earned victory with cheers and hugs.
  • 2. Her perseverance led to a stunning victory in the debate competition.
  • 3. The general’s strategy ensured a swift and decisive victory in battle.
  • 4. Winning the championship was the greatest victory of his career so far.

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