victory
English meaning: Victory
Definition
An instance of having won a competition or battle or succeeded in an effort.
Example
“It was a great victory on the battlefield.”
Another example: “Persuading the council to fund the library was a small but satisfying victory.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common noun in competitive, military, and figurative contexts. Neutral to slightly elevated register; suits sport, politics, war, and personal triumph alike. Note the irregular plural 'victories'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'victoria' (victory), from 'vincere' (to conquer), entering English via Anglo-Norman in the 14th century.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- claim victory
- decisive victory
- a narrow victory
- victory lap
- landslide victory
- snatch victory
Word Forms
victory (n); victories (pl); victorious (adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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