Common Error - Win

win

verb

BAD: We have never won the American team.

GOOD: We have never beaten the American team.

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win  a game, match, race, competition, election, etc: 'United have won four of their last five matches.' 'Who won the FA Cup last year?'

beat a person, team or group (in a game, match, race, competition, election etc): 'They're a good side but I'm sure we can beat them.' '