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won Synonyms

Another word for won

Choosing another word for won depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 triumphed the regional championship after months of preparation."

Strongest
triumphed
Strong
prevailed
succeeded
conquered

• 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 earned her a prestigious international fellowship."

Strongest
earned
gained
Strong
secured
attained
captured
obtained

Opposites of won

The opposite of won shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lost
forfeited
failed
surrendered
See all opposites of won

• Nearby Words

womblike
womenfolk
womenswear
won
wonder
wonderer
wonderful

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