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win against
[wɪn əˈɡɛnst]
verb phrase
vencer contra
1.
to defeat or be victorious over an opponent or competitor
Our team won against the defending champions in the final match.
Nosso time venceu contra os campeões defensores na partida final.
2.
to achieve success in competition or conflict with someone or something
She won against all odds to secure the promotion.
Ela venceu contra todas as adversidades para conseguir a promoção.
NYC Slang
beat out; own; shut down
Synonyms
beat
defeat
overcome
triumph over
best
Antonyms
lose to
be defeated by
fall to
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
vencer contra
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
vencer contra
standard usage
São Paulo
vencer contra
standard usage
Portugal
vencer contra
standard usage, also 'ganhar contra' in informal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
win by a landslide
win hands down
emerge victorious
carry the day
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