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Definition of won - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
achievementachieved through victory or success
- The won trophy was displayed proudly.
2.
undefeatednot subject to defeat
- The team remained won throughout the season.
Noun
1.
successvictory or success
- Their won was celebrated by the entire team last night.
2.
currencyTECH. the currency of South KoreaTECH.
- I exchanged my dollars for won in Seoul.
3.
North KoreaTECH. the currency of North KoreaTECH.
- The shop only accepts won for purchases.
Images of won
the currency of South Korea 
the currency of North Korea
Expressions with won
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romantic relationship with uncertain outcome
Their relationship was a classic will-they-won't-they.
achieved at great cost or effort
The victory was a dearly-won success for the team..
achieved through significant effort and struggle
Her hard-won victory inspired everyone.
expresses that success needs courage and taking risks
Faint heart never won fair lady means be brave to succeed.
success requires taking risks or making efforts
He decided to start his own business, thinking nothing ventured nothing won.
Origin of won
Old English, wunian (dwell)
Terms with won included in their meaning
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award-winning
having won a prize or award
sports achievement
athlete who has won a gold medal in a competition
awards
person who has won a medal
cancellation
the event is canceled and won't happen
reassurance
reassure that an action won't cause problems
competitions
prizes or money won in a competition
competition
able to be won or achieved
reassurance effort
reassure that effort won't cause damage or loss
risk
to be won or lost, involving risk
achievement
having won at least one important or regular award
up for grabs
available to be taken or won
gambling
pool of money accumulating until won
winnings
money won by chance
sports
chart showing medals won by teams in competitions
ending past
indicate a past event or period has ended and won't return
winner
having won a contest or defeated an opponent
ignored
talk to someone who won't listen
sports
total number of medals won
sports
game or event that must be won to succeed
award recipient
having won a prize or prizes
contest
game or election won by a narrow margin
ending event
indicate a past event or period has ended and won't return
tennis
game won by the receiving player in tennis
expression of hope
expresses hope that something bad won't happen
Examples of won in a sentence
Her won argument left everyone speechless. Their record was won after the final match. The championship title was won and celebrated by all. The championship win boosted the team's morale. Her win in the competition was unexpected but well-deserved. The shopkeeper counted the won carefully.
Tourists often ask about the value of won. Tourists need to exchange their currency for won. The price was listed in won at the market.
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- French:gagné, victoire, ...
- German:gewonnen, Sieg, ...
- Italian:vinto, vittoria, ...
- Spanish:conquistado, victoria, ...
- Portuguese:conquistado, vitória, ...
- Chinese:赢得的, 胜利, ...
- Japanese:勝ち取った, 勝利, ...
- Arabic:مَكْسُوب, نَصر, ...
- Hebrew:שֶׁהוּשַׂג בְּנִצָּחוֹן, נִיצָּחוֹן, ...
- Russian:завоёванный, победа, ...
- Ukrainian:завойований, перемога, ...
- Hindi:जीता हुआ, जीत, ...
Definition of win - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
competitiontr./intr. achieve victory in a competition or contesttr./intr.
- She won the race with ease.
2.
achievementstr. obtain something desired through efforttr.
- She won his trust over time.
3.
gain affectiontr. succeed in gaining the affection or support of someonetr.
- The candidate won voters over with his honesty..
4.
sportstr. cause a victory for someonetr.
- Her goal won the match for the team.
Noun
1.
competition victoryact of defeating others in a competition
- Her win in the tournament was unexpected..
2.
prizesomething gained as a result of winning
- He donated his win to charity.
3.
achievementsuccessful achievement or feat
- Completing the project on time was a big win.
Expressions with win
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gain someone's approval or support through effort
He tried to win favour with his boss by working late.
achieve victory in a competition or struggle
Despite the odds, the underdog team won out.
gain someone's support or agreement by persuading them
She tried to win over the crowd with her speech.
succeed after overcoming difficulties
Despite many obstacles, she managed to win through in the end.
make someone fall in love with you
He tried to win her heart with flowers and sweet words.
get the top prize in a lottery or competition
She won the jackpot in the state lottery last year.
accept that not every attempt will be successful
He was disappointed with the result, but you can't win them all.
used to indicate that something will lead to success
Studying all night for the win.
win if the coin shows heads after a toss
Let's flip a coin: heads you win, tails I win.
expresses hope for a fair competition outcome
Before the race, he said, 'May the best man win.'
expresses hope for a fair competition outcome
Good luck to both teams, may the best win!
expected to win a competition or contest
The athlete is tipped to win the championship.
defeat others with a very large and clear difference in performance
Our team managed to win by a mile in the final.
achieve victory without cheating or unfair methods
She managed to win fair and square despite the tough competition.
persuade him to support or agree with you
She tried to win him over with her argument.
pass a test or exam with high marks
She won with flying colors in her final exams.
be chosen to play for a national sports team
He hopes to win a cap for England next year.
finish first in a race by the length of a horse's neck
The favorite won by a neck after a close finish.
getting unfortunate outcomes despite good intentions
No matter what he does, he can't win for losing.
gain favor by doing something nice
He earned win brownie points by helping his boss.
people who give up don't achieve success
Remember, quitters never win, so keep pushing forward.
gain someone's love or affection through actions
He tried to win her heart with flowers.
secure an overwhelming majority of votes
She won by a landslide, securing 80% of the votes.
achieve victory easily without much effort
The team won hands down despite missing key players.
Origin of win
Old English, winnan (to strive)
Examples of win in a sentence
He trained hard to win the chess tournament. He worked hard to win the championship. They aimed to win the contract with their proposal. He managed to win her heart with his kindness. The new policy aims to win public support. That penalty won the final for Brazil.
Her last-second basket won us the game. His win in the race was celebrated. The team's win was well-deserved. Her win was celebrated by the entire team. The win boosted his confidence significantly. Winning the award was a significant win for the team. The court ruling was a win for environmentalists.
View all translations of win
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:gagner, victoire, ...
- German:gewinnen, Sieg, ...
- Italian:vincere, trionfo, ...
- Spanish:ganar, triunfo, ...
- Portuguese:vencer, triunfo, ...
- Chinese:赢得, 胜利, ...
- Japanese:勝つ, 勝利, ...
- Arabic:فازَ, فَوْز, ...
- Hebrew:לְנַצֵּחַ, נִיצָּחוֹן, ...
- Russian:выигрывать, победа, ...
- Ukrainian:вигравати, перемога, ...
- Hindi:जीतना, जीत, ...
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