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win out

B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words

To succeed in the end, even when there are other options or things going against you.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic neutral

To ultimately prevail or succeed, especially over competing forces, alternatives, or challenges.

"In the end, her determination won out and she crossed the finish line in first place."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 idiomatic neutral

For one quality, option, or approach to prove stronger or more appealing than alternatives.

"After hours of debate, practicality won out over sentimentality and they sold the old house."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Often followed by 'over' to specify what was competed against: 'common sense won out over fear'. Common in journalism and everyday speech. Usually describes an abstract quality, value, or approach that ultimately proves stronger than a rival.

Commonly used with

common sense logic love talent determination pragmatism

Forms

Base
win out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
wins out
he/she/it
Past simple
won out
yesterday
Past participle
won out
have + pp
-ing form
winning out
continuous

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