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    Won

    /wʌn/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    past tense of win; to have been victorious in a competition or contest.
    She won the championship last year.
    to achieve or attain something through effort or conflict.
    They won the support of the community.
    to gain a prize or recognition in a competition.
    He won the award for best actor.
    to secure the majority of votes in an election.
    The candidate won the election by a narrow margin.

    Etymology

    The word 'won' is derived from Old English 'winnan', meaning 'to strive, labor, or fight'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    won the day
    Achieved ultimate success or victory.
    won hearts
    Gained affection or admiration from others.

    Related Words

    win
    To achieve victory.
    victory
    An act of defeating an enemy or opponent.

    Slang Meanings

    Won the jackpot
    He feels like he won the jackpot after landing a great job.
    Won the lottery
    After years of playing, she finally won the lottery.