won

(noun) the basic unit of money in South Korea. Synonyms: South Korean won.

(noun) the basic unit of money in North Korea. Synonyms: North Korean won.

(verb) be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious. Synonyms: win. Examples: "He won the gold medal in skating." "Our home team won." "Win the game."

(verb) win something through one's efforts. Synonyms: acquire, win, gain. Examples: "I acquired a passing knowledge of chinese." "Gain an understanding of international finance."

(verb) obtain advantages, such as points, etc.. Synonyms: gain, advance, win, pull ahead, make headway, get ahead, gain ground. Examples: "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."

(verb) attain success or reach a desired goal. Synonyms: succeed, win, come through, bring home the bacon, deliver the goods. Examples: "The enterprise succeeded." "We succeeded in getting tickets to the show." "She struggled to overcome her handicap and won."

(adj) not subject to defeat. Synonyms: won (vs. lost). Example: "With that move it's a won game."