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won Antonyms

Opposite of won

Because the opposite of won shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To have been successful or victorious in a contest, game, election, or conflict (past tense and past participle of win).

Usage Example

"Our school debate team lost the regional championship after months of preparation."

Strongest
lost
Strong
forfeited
surrendered
failed

• verb (Context 2)

To have acquired, earned, or secured a prize, honor, or advantage as a result of effort or competition (past tense and past participle of win).

Usage Example

"Her groundbreaking research in biochemistry lost her a prestigious international fellowship."

Strongest
lost
Strong
forfeited

Similar words to won

Words similar to won shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

earned
triumphed
gained
prevailed
secured
attained
succeeded
captured
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• Nearby Words

womblike
womenfolk
womenswear
won
wonder
wonderful
wonderfully

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Won. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/won
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