Victory

to be the first person or team that obtains an advantage over a competitor in any contest

Despite their best efforts, our team wasn't able to draw first blood in the game and fell behind early.

to excel in doing something compared to anyone else who has ever tried it

The athlete was proud of her bronze medal, but she was determined to go one better and win gold at the next Olympics.

superior to others in terms of advancement, achieving success, or modernity

The fashion designer's bold new collection was ahead of the curve, featuring styles and colors that were completely unexpected and ahead of their time.

to be able to beat someone or something due to being superior in terms of skill or strength

Although she was one of the few women in her field, Rachel had the best of her peers.

to manage to invent something that improves upon an existing concept or object

The musician built a better mousetrap by incorporating new sounds and genres into their music, resulting in a more diverse and experimental sound.

to be in a slightly better position when competing against someone else

The experienced soccer team has been practicing hard and has an edge over their opponents in the upcoming match.

to achieve significantly better results compared to other people or things

The athlete's record-breaking performance in the championship game knocked his opponents out of the park, securing his place in history and earning him widespread admiration and respect.

to defeat or outperform someone or something with ease

The popular new social media platform left its rivals in the dust, attracting millions of users and revolutionizing the way people connect and share information online.

to be much better, quicker, more successful etc. than someone or something else

The dancer's performance was so mesmerizing that she left her rivals standing and won the competition with ease.

used to refer to someone who is slightly better in terms of being prepared, skilled, etc. when compared to someone or something else

The athlete's rigorous training regimen kept her one jump ahead of her competitors, allowing her to perform at a higher level.

to deliver a much better performance compared to that of others'

The experienced lawyer is streets ahead of her young colleagues, with a deep understanding of the law and years of courtroom experience.

to do something before someone else does it

The quick-thinking child was able to come up with a solution, beating her parents to the punch and solving the problem on her own.

a decisive victory in which a team or player achieves consecutive wins in any game, contest, or other similar events

The political party achieved a clean sweep of the election, winning all the seats in the parliament and forming a majority government.

to win an argument or other competitive situation

The athlete trained hard and was able to come out on top in the competition, winning the gold medal.

to succeed after a struggle, debate, or competition

The underdog team carried the day with a last-minute goal.

a person or thing that is ahead of others in a race or other competitive situation

The candidate who is leading in the polls is considered the front runner in the upcoming election.

to achieve a victory or success despite initially seeming unlikely or impossible, particularly after experiencing a setback or failure

The family was lost in the wilderness without any food or water, but they managed to find a way out and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat by surviving.

used to refer to a victory that is achieved only by a small margin

The car manufacturer's latest model outperformed its competitors by a nose, offering slightly better fuel efficiency and a more comfortable ride.

to be in an advantageous position when competing against someone else

The basketball team holds the aces with their great players, teamwork, and strong coach, so they are likely to win the game.