victory - Master This Word
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victory Word Meanings
- the act of winning a battle or competition
- a success in achieving something desired
- a favorable or triumphant outcome
victory Example Sentences
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victory Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈvɪk.tər.i/
US
/ˈvɪk.tɔːr.i/
victory Word Etymology
victory: from Latin 'victoria' (conquer) → Old French 'victorie' → English. Picture a bright trophy lifted high, symbolizing the joy of triumph.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
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I lean forward, hands on the grip, and push, then shift my weight as the plan moves from idea to action. I feel the room tighten, a small decision turning into a steady rhythm I can hold. If I adjust my tempo and keep my eyes on the line, the last meters change from risk to something I can own. In that quiet second, victory settles in, not as a word but as a breath I release after the push.
Real Context
Victory is a noun describing the act of winning a battle or competition, a success in achieving something desired, or a favorable final outcome. It implies effort, strategy, and persistence, and it is often celebrated with pride or relief. In sports, politics, and business you hear about decisive victories, narrow victories, and even crushing victories. Common collocations include victory over an opponent, achieve victory, celebrate victory, and claim victory. The term can also refer to a broader victory for a group or movement, not just an individual winner.
Usage Reminders
- Use victory for a significant final outcome, not every win.
- Use victory over when naming an opponent you defeated.
- Pair with phrases like achieve victory, celebrate victory, or claim victory.
- Remember variants like decisive victory, narrow victory, and crushing victory.
- Choose victory for formal or historical contexts; use win for everyday successes.
Common Misconceptions
- Victory is not the same as every small win; it implies a significant outcome after effort.
- Victory over someone describes defeating a specific opponent, not simply beating them in general.
- Victory can be abstract (a victory for a movement) as well as a concrete win.
- You say 'a victory' or 'the victory', not always 'the win' in formal contexts.
- Triumph and victory are related but not identical in tone; triumph is stronger and more emotional.
Thinking Differences
Victory in English tends to emphasize the outcome or result of a struggle, with nuance that can be ceremonial or formal; learners often confuse it with everyday wins or simply 'getting a win'.
Learning Tips
- Learn the key collocations: victory over, achieve victory, win by, celebrate victory, claim victory, and declare victory.
- Distinguish between victory and win: use victory for significant outcomes; use win for simple successes.
- Notice the intensity: decisive victory is stronger than narrow victory, which is stronger than crushing victory.
- Use 'a victory' vs 'the victory' based on whether the outcome is known to both speaker and listener.
- Practice prepositions: victory over X (defeating a person/opponent); victory in/at Y (in a game, contest, or event).
- Learn common phrases like 'victory lap' and 'victory in defeat' to expand usage.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does the word 'victory' mean?
A.Joy
B.Failure
C.Success
D.Sadness
Step 2: Usage
In which of the following sentences is 'victory' used correctly?
A.She felt defeated after her victory.
B.His victory left him feeling hopeless.
C.The team celebrated their victory with a party.
D.He never experiences victory because he always gives up.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which of the following is a synonym for 'victory'?
A.Defeat
B.Surrender
C.Triumph
D.Misery
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'victory'?
A.Triumph
B.Success
C.Achievement
D.Defeat
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life example where achieving victory is important?
A.Not trying your best in a job interview
B.Getting a low grade on a test
C.Winning a sports tournament
D.Losing a competition on purpose
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