won
/win/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Not subject to defeat; having been won: Describes a contest, game, or situation that has been secured as a victory and is no longer in doubt.
Noun:
- The basic unit of money in North Korea: The official currency of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
- The basic unit of money in South Korea: The official currency of the Republic of Korea. (Symbol: ₩)
Examples of Usage
Adjective:
- With that brilliant move, it's now a won game for the champion.
- The debate was effectively won after her closing argument.
Noun (Currency):
- The price is 5,000 South Korean won. (₩5,000)
- He exchanged his dollars for North Korean won at the border.
Advanced Usage
- A done deal / A foregone conclusion: Similar to the adjectival use of 'won' to describe a situation where the outcome is certain.
- After securing the final vote, the election was a won cause.
Variants and Related Words
- Win (verb): To achieve victory in a contest or conflict.
- They hope to win the championship.
- Winner (noun): A person or thing that wins.
- She was the clear winner of the tournament.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Secured, clinched, decided, settled.
- Noun (Currency): Monetary unit, currency.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs from the root verb 'win')
- Win over: To gain someone's support or favor.
- She managed to win over the skeptical committee with her proposal.
- Win back: To regain something that was lost.
- The company launched a new campaign to win back its customers.
- Win out: To succeed or prevail after difficulty.
- In the end, common sense won out.
Related Idioms
- A winning streak: A series of consecutive successes or victories.
- The team is on a five-game winning streak.
- Win hands down: To win very easily.
- She won the debate hands down.
Adjective
- not subject to defeat
- with that move it's a won game
Noun
- the basic unit of money in North Korea
- the basic unit of money in South Korea