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won

verb noun

To conquer, defeat.

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Word length
3
Starts with
W
Ends with
N
Contains
O
Scrabble score
6
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/wʌn/ /wɒn/ /wɒn/ /wɑn/

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. To conquer, defeat.

  2. To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb).

  3. To triumph or achieve victory in (a game, a war, etc.).

  4. To gain (a prize) by succeeding in competition or contest.

    “to win the jackpot in a lottery; to win a bottle of wine in a raffle”

  5. To obtain (someone) by wooing; to make an ally or friend of (frequently with over).

  6. To achieve victory.

    “Who would win in a fight between an octopus and a dolphin?”

  7. To have power, coercion or control.

    “Ever since the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Bostonians now run as "One Boston." The terrorists did not win.”

  8. To obtain (something desired).

    “The company hopes to win an order from the government worth over 5 million dollars.”

  9. To cause a victory for someone.

    “The policy success should win the elections for Mr. Smith.”

  10. To extract (ore, coal, etc.).

verb

  1. To live, remain.

  2. To be accustomed to do something.

noun

  1. The currency of Korea, worth 100 jun in North Korea and 100 jeon in South Korea.

In context

Example Sentences

to win the jackpot in a lottery; to win a bottle of wine in a raffle
Who would win in a fight between an octopus and a dolphin?
Ever since the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Bostonians now run as "One Boston." The terrorists did not win.
The company hopes to win an order from the government worth over 5 million dollars.
The policy success should win the elections for Mr. Smith.

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