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Tenacious Learner Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Three synonyms for 'wins'?

Hi teachers,

Could you tell me if the synonyms given for 'wins' are possible?

In their games, she almost always wins.

a) triumphs

b) is victorious

c) gains

Thanks in advance
  

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Hi, Could you tell me if the synonyms given for 'wins' are possible? In their games, she almost always wins . a) triumphs b) is victorious c) gains A and B are OK, but are much stronger, as well as literary, in tone.

— Clive

  • Hi, Could you tell me if the synonyms given for 'wins' are possible?
  • In their games, she almost always wins .
  • a) triumphs b) is victorious c) gains A and B are OK, but are much stronger, as well as literary, in tone.
  • Not C.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Could you tell me if the synonyms given for 'wins' are possible?

In their games, she almost always wins.

a) triumphs

b) is victorious

c) gains

A and B are OK, but are much stronger, as well as literary, in tone.

Not C
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Hi Clive,

Nice to see you around. Thank you for your reply. I'll eliminate 'c' then.

Even though, as you've said, 'they are much stronger', they help the students to understand the meaning of the verb 'wins'.

Best regards

TS
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Hi,

As you wish. But I would have thought they'd learn 'wins' long before they learn the other two terms.

Clive
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Hi Clive,
CliveBut I would have thought they'd learn 'wins' long before they learn the other two terms.
Not really. The other two terms have latin roots.

a) triumphs 'triunfa'

b) is victorious 'victoriosa'

You know Spanish, don't you?

Best regards

TS
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