won

• Forma arcaica do particípio passado de 'to win' (vencer, ganhar), usada como adjetivo para indicar algo que foi conquistado ou obtido. Em inglês moderno, foi substituída por 'won' no sentido atual e hoje é associada ao verbo arcaico 'to won' (habitar, morar, permanecer).

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.

   Vencido

   • 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.

• Substantivo que designa a moeda oficial da Coreia do Sul e da Coreia do Norte.

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 norte-coreano

   • 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.

• Verbo que indica alcançar o primeiro lugar ou a vitória em uma competição, jogo ou disputa.

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

verbo irregular

1. Achieve victoryA1formal

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

   Vencer

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

   Sinônimosconquerprevailsucceedtriumph

   Antônimoslose

2. Gain or obtainA2formal

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

   Ganhar

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

   Sinônimosachieveacquireattainearngaingetobtainsecure

   Antônimosforfeitlose

3. Persuade or convinceB1formal

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

   Convencer

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

   Sinônimosbring aroundcaptivatecharmconvinceinfluencepersuadeswaywin over

Variantes phrasalwin over