noun

victory

VIHK-tuh-ree

noun

The winning of a battle, contest, or struggle against an opponent.

"The team celebrated their victory long into the night."

"It was a narrow victory, decided by a single vote."

intj

Shouted to celebrate a win or to urge someone on to one.

""Victory!" the crowd roared as the final whistle blew."

How to Use Victory

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA win — beating an opponent in a fight, game, election, or any contest.

Easily confused with

victor → victorious →

Common pairings

claim victory a decisive victory victory over moral victory

victoried past tense, victories singular

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From Old French victorie, from Latin victoria, built on victor ("conqueror" or "winner").

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