won
1simple past tense and past participle of win1.
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
If we kept going, we’d find that A won whenever B started with at most 𝜑·N points.
Can You Cut The Square … Into More Squares? | Zach Wissner-Gross | January 8, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightMy three loved ones endured well past 80, for which we are grateful, but as usual, the ailments of aging won.
Tallying up a year of loss: A lot of pounds, too many loved ones, countless connections | Jerry Brewer | December 27, 2020 | Washington PostRussell argued the 57 percent that Measure A won despite those challenges shows the campaign made a compelling case.
Demand for Housing Solutions Has Reached New Heights | Lisa Halverstadt | November 5, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoTom baint right shure; if I seed un wons i'd no for sartin; but 'appen,'twil best be let be.'
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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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