won
1simple past tense and past participle of win1.
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Other definitions for won (2 of 3)
to dwell; abide; stay.
Origin of won
2Other definitions for won (3 of 3)
a paper money and monetary unit of North and South Korea, equal to 100 chon.
Origin of won
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How to use won in a sentence
The simplest way, though, to describe how Youngkin won is basically that he just performed better across the board, and did so via both turnout and vote choice.
How Republicans Swept A Bluish State | Geoffrey Skelley (geoffrey.skelley@abc.com) | November 3, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightA return to Taliban rule would be disastrous for human rights, impacting hard won gains for women and girls.
"My Future Is Now." An Afghan Woman from a Threatened Minority Wrestles with What Happens When the U.S. Withdraws | Knox Thames | June 28, 2021 | TimeMoore and Marks, for example, each won and event in eastern Australia, which bodes well for their medal chances.
Australia Is Nearly COVID-19 Free. Tokyo-Bound Olympic Surfers Are Reaping the Benefits | Sean Gregory | May 6, 2021 | TimeIn 1992, Republican George H.W. Bush won the Asian-American vote by 24 points.
No Jewish woman has been crowned Miss America since Bess Myerson won in 1945.
Why Was Bess Myerson the First and Last Jewish Miss America? | Emily Shire | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST
Several Republicans won primaries in 2014 by running as ideologically pure conservatives who wanted new leadership in the House.
And keep in mind that when Huckabee ran for president in 2008, he won the Iowa caucuses.
In a frightening development for the GOP, Democrats had won even traditionally Republican constituencies in the Midwest.
Thank Congress, Not LBJ for Great Society | Julian Zelizer, Scott Porch | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThen she won, and went half mad with the joy and excitement, but the joy didn't last long.
Rosemary in Search of a Father | C. N. WilliamsonBut the nasty part of the whole thing was, that Haggard had won eleven thousand pounds from a weak-headed boy.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsHis unbounded generosity won for him the admiration of all his race, who graciously recognized him as their Maguinoó.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanWhoever succeeded in getting the ring on his stick won the game, and carried the prize home as a sign of victory.
Our Little Korean Cousin | H. Lee M. PikeAt Grosbeeren and Dennewitz, where his divisional officers fought and won, the Prince kept discreetly in the rear.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-Pattison
British Dictionary definitions for won (1 of 3)
/ (wʌn) /
the past tense of win 1
British Dictionary definitions for won (2 of 3)
/ (wɒn) /
the standard monetary unit of North Korea, divided into 100 chon
the standard monetary unit of South Korea, divided into 100 chon
Origin of won
2- Also called: hwan
British Dictionary definitions for won (3 of 3)
/ (wʌn, wʊn, wəʊn) /
(intr) archaic to live or dwell
Origin of won
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