won

/wʌn/
noun
  1. The basic unit of money in South Korea and North Korea.
    • She exchanged her dollars for South Korean won at the bank.
    • The price of the meal was 15,000 won.
    • The souvenir cost only a few hundred won.
verb
  1. To be successful in a contest, game, or competition; to achieve victory.
    • Our team won the championship game last night.
    • He won the race by only a few seconds.
    • She won first place in the science fair with her project.
  2. To receive something as a prize or reward for being successful.
    • I won a free trip to Hawaii in the raffle.
    • They won a gold medal at the Olympics.
    • She won a scholarship to study abroad.
  3. To gain or achieve something through effort, persuasion, or skill.
    • The company won a contract to build the new bridge.
    • The politician won the support of many voters.
    • He won her trust by always being honest.
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