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.

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

won the day

Achieved ultimate success or victory.

won hearts

Gained affection or admiration from others.

win

To achieve victory.

victory

An act of defeating an enemy or opponent.

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.