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If we play electronic machine game, when the game is over, the machine would show ‘you win”when we have got a high score. I suppose it is a past action if we have won, why does it show “you win”?
 

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It means 'You are the winner' (at this moment).
 

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It means 'You are the winner' (at this moment).

Thanks Rover,

If Tom played tennis with John, Tom have won two points.(They have finished the match). Can we say, "Tom win", meaning Tow is the winner? Is it natural to say, "Tom wins" or "Tom won"? Should we use present tense or past tense?

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Thanks Rover,

Can we say, "Tom win", meaning Tow is the winner?

No, 'Tom win (the game)' is an ungrammatical sentence because the verb form takes an "s" in third person singular.
 

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No, 'Tom win (the game)' is an ungrammatical sentence because the verb form takes an "s" in third person singular.

Thanks Chicken Sandwich.

Can "Tom wins" mean "Tom is the winner"?
 

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At the moment of winning, you can say 'Tom wins two sets to love.' (And yes — it means 'Tom is the winner'.)

After that moment, you say 'Tom won . . . .'

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At the moment of winning, you can say 'Tom wins two sets to love.' (And yes — it means 'Tom is the winner'.)

After that moment, you say 'Tom won . . . .'

Rover


Thanks Rover,

1. Does "At the moment of winning" mean "the match is still carrying on"?
2. Does "
After that moment" mean "the match has finished"?
 
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:up:* And as the last shot goes in/out, Tom can say 'You win'. (The person claiming victory can also say 'I win' - although in some circles that might be regarded as 'bad form').

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:up:* And as the last shot goes in/out, Tom can say 'You win'. (The person claiming victory can also say 'I win' - although in some circles that might be regarded as 'bad form').

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PS *to Rover

Thanks BobK,

Do you mean if "the match has finished", we can say "You win"?
 

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Yes, if you're packing up your things - before you go for a shower!

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Yes, if you're packing up your things - before you go for a shower!

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Thanks BobK,

In addition to 'You win", is it natural to say "You won" when "the match has finished"?
 

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In addition to 'You win", is it natural to say "You won" when "the match has finished"?
Why not read through some of the previous responses carefully before posting yet another question which has effectively been answered already?
 
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