won
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for won, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Past tense and past participle of win.
Synonyms
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Etymology
* Past participle of win, from Old English winnan.
Full origin of won →Frequently asked questions
What does “won” mean?
The word “won” means past tense and past participle of win. In plain terms, either the past tense of "win", or the name of the Korean currency.
How do you pronounce “won”?
“Won” is pronounced won (/wɒn/ in IPA).
How do you use “won” in a sentence?
Here is “won” used in a sentence: “She won the race by a full second.”
What part of speech is “won”?
Depending on how it is used, “won” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “won” a common word?
“Won” is a very common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “won” have?
“Won” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: past tense and past participle of win.
What is the difference between "won" and "one"?
"Won" is the past tense of the verb "win" — you won a race or won a prize. "One" is the number 1 or a single thing. They sound exactly alike, which makes them easy to confuse, but one is a verb and the other is a number.
How do you use "won" in a sentence?
"Won" describes a victory or gain that already happened: "Our team won the match," or "She won first place." It works as both the simple past and the past participle of "win," so you can also say "They have won three times this year."