won

word · lemma: win

/ˈwən/
wuhn
/wˈʌn/
wuhn

Definition

The past tense and past participle of 'win', meaning to be successful in a contest or competition.

Usage & Nuances

Used only as the past tense or past participle of 'win'. Commonly followed by objects or prepositions like 'won the game' or 'won against'. Often confused with 'one' in pronunciation. Informal speech might contract 'I have won' to 'I've won'.

Example Sentences

He has won many awards for his acting.

basic

I’m so happy we won the championship!

natural

She won the race yesterday.

basic

They won the game by a large margin.

basic

She just won against all odds.

natural

If you had won, what would you have done next?

natural