Definition of won in oxford advanced american dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Simple past tense and past participle of win.

The won-dollar exchange rate continues to climb, bringing the psychologically fraught 1,500-won mark within reach. That's a level the won has reached during economic crises of the past. The word 'won' is the past tense of the verb 'win,' which means to achieve victory in a contest, competition, or struggle. It implies success or obtaining a desired outcome. After world war ii ended in 1945, korea was divided, resulting in two separate currencies, both called won, for the south and the north. Both the southern won and the northern won. The meaning of won is past tense and past participle of win.

After world war ii ended in 1945, korea was divided, resulting in two separate currencies, both called won, for the south and the north. Both the southern won and the northern won. The meaning of won is past tense and past participle of win.