won

• Veraltete Vergangenheitsform von 'to win' (gewinnen, siegen, erringen) oder, in anderem Gebrauch, von 'to dwell' (wohnen, verweilen); im heutigen Englisch nicht mehr üblich.

An archaic past tense of 'dwell' or 'remain', now obsolete in modern English.

1. Not subject to defeatB2informal

   Describing a state or condition that cannot be overcome or beaten.

   Gewonnen

   • With that strategy, the game was already won.
   • He felt that the argument was won before it started.
   • The battle was won before the first shot was fired.

• Substantiv, das die Währungseinheit Südkoreas und Nordkoreas bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the basic monetary unit of both South Korea and North Korea.

1. South Korean currencyB1formal

   The basic monetary unit of South Korea, subdivided into 100 jeon.

   Won

   • The price of the meal was 15,000 won.
   • She exchanged her dollars for South Korean won at the bank.
   • The souvenir cost only a few thousand won.

2. North Korean currencyB1formal

   The basic monetary unit of North Korea, subdivided into 100 chon.

   Won

   • The official exchange rate for the North Korean won is set by the government.
   • Tourists often use euros or yuan instead of the local won in North Korea.
   • Prices in Pyongyang are sometimes listed in North Korean won.

• Verb, das das Erreichen des ersten Platzes oder den Sieg in einem Wettkampf, Spiel oder Wettbewerb bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate achieving first place or victory in a competition, game, or contest.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Achieve victoryA1formal

   To be the best or most successful in a competition, game, or contest.

   gewinnen

   • She won the tennis match in straight sets.
   • Our team won the championship last year.
   • He won first prize in the science fair.

   Synonymeconquerprevailsucceedtriumph

   Antonymelose

2. Gain or obtainA2formal

   To receive something as a result of success, effort, or luck.

   Erhalten

   • She won a scholarship to university.
   • He won $1000 in the lottery.
   • They won support from the community.

   Synonymeachieveacquireattainearngaingetobtainsecure

   Antonymeforfeitlose

3. Persuade or convinceB1formal

   To gain someone's approval, support, or affection.

   Gewinnen

   • She won him over with her charm.
   • The argument won the jury's sympathy.
   • He won her trust after many conversations.

   Synonymebring aroundcaptivatecharmconvinceinfluencepersuadeswaywin over

Phrasal-Variantenwin over