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“Whin” or “Win” or “Wynn”

whin / win / wynn are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

whin

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

win w·IH·n

  • nouna victory (as in a race or other competition).
  • verbbe the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious.

wynn w·IH·n

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“whin”

No example sentences found for this spelling.

“win”

  • …the Amsterdam Admirals to one win (away vs. the Frankfurt Galaxy)…
  • …12 rebounds in an 85–64 win over Georgia.
  • …well as by trying to win over Azd and Rabi'ah leaders.
  • …rebounding and helped Ricoh Manresa win the LEB championship.
  • …with two in a 3–2 win against West Bromwich Albion on…
  • …for Ipswich in a 3–2 win over Coventry City on 16…
  • …people are saying, "You should win one, you should win one."
  • …opener in a 3–2 away win against CD Numancia for the…
  • …1967 season would see him win the PBA National Championship on…
  • He helped the team win countless tournaments and was one…

“wynn”

  • | Richard Wynn
  • Wynn was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania,…
  • …a recovery was not possible, Wynn regained her speech and facial…
  • According to Mark Wynn in the Stanford Encyclopedia of…
  • Wynn appeared in Billy Rose's 1944…
  • Lieutenant Colonel David Bryan Wynn Webb-Carter, M.C.
  • Wynn is perhaps best known for…
  • He booked Wynn at a Peekskill vaudeville house,…
  • : Nan Wynn
  • Nan Wynn

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