rewin: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
RareFormal/Journalistic/Sports
Quick answer
What does “rewin” mean?
To win again.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To win again; to secure victory a second or subsequent time.
To regain something through winning, such as a title, prize, or contest; to achieve victory after a previous loss or to secure again.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage. Both varieties use it rarely, primarily in formal or journalistic contexts.
Connotations
Carries connotations of a hard-fought or significant achievement, often against expectation or after a setback.
Frequency
Equally rare in both BrE and AmE.
Grammar
How to Use “rewin” in a Sentence
[Subject] rewin [Direct Object][Subject] rewin [Direct Object] from [Indirect Object]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “rewin” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The team is determined to rewin the championship they lost last season.
- After a decade out of power, the party hopes to rewin the voters' trust.
American English
- The incumbent sought to rewin her congressional seat.
- He aimed to rewin the trophy he had first claimed as a rookie.
adjective
British English
- The rewon title felt even sweeter the second time.
American English
- The rewon contract secured the company's future.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare. Could be used in the context of 'rewin a major contract from a competitor'.
Academic
Very rare outside historical analysis, e.g., 'The dynasty sought to rewin its former territories.'
Everyday
Extremely uncommon. Most speakers would say 'win back' or 'win again'.
Technical
Not used in technical domains.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “rewin”
- Using 'rewin' for casual, minor victories (e.g., a board game). Overusing it instead of the more common 'win back'. Confusing it with 're-win' (hyphenated form, which is also acceptable).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, 'rewin' is a rare word. In most everyday situations, native speakers use phrases like 'win back', 'win again', or 'regain'.
'Rewin' specifically implies winning something again through competition or effort. 'Regain' is more general and means to get something back by any means (e.g., regain consciousness, regain strength).
Both 'rewin' (closed) and 're-win' (hyphenated) are considered acceptable, though modern dictionaries tend to list the closed form first. The hyphen can be used for clarity, especially in older style guides.
No, 'rewin' is not standardly used as a noun. The noun form would be 're-winning' or simply using a phrase like 'a second victory'.
To win again.
Rewin is usually formal/journalistic/sports in register.
Rewin: in British English it is pronounced /ˌriːˈwɪn/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌriˈwɪn/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “To rewin one's laurels”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think RE-do + WIN = to WIN again.
Conceptual Metaphor
VICTORY IS A POSSESSION (that can be lost and regained).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the verb 'rewin' MOST appropriately used?