Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

won

[wuhn] / wʌn /
ADJECTIVE
achieved
Synonyms
STRONG
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It won the European championship in 2021, yet failed to qualify for the World Cups of 2018 in Russia and 2022 in Qatar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

She won her first professional title on grass in England last year and recently reached the semifinals at the prestigious Queen’s Club warmup event.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd - but has it won them over?

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

At any rate, that year, one of Jefferson’s warships, the Enterprize, got into a fight with a Tripolitan ship and won.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

Penelope tried to refuse, for they had won it fair and square, but it was hard for her to be convincing when all she could do was shake her head and mouth the word “no.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




Vocabulary lists containing won


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "won" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com