What is the meaning of won?

noun

verb

  • Be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious.
    • usage: "He won the Gold Medal in skating"; "Our home team won"; "Win the game"
  • Win something through one's efforts.
    • usage: "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"
  • Obtain advantages, such as points, etc..
    • usage: "The home team was gaining ground"; "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"
  • Attain success or reach a desired goal.
    • usage: "The enterprise succeeded"; "We succeeded in getting tickets to the show"; "she struggled to overcome her handicap and won"

adjective

  • Not subject to defeat.
    • usage: "with that move it's a won game"
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