One vs Won: What's the Difference?
What's the Difference?
The word "one" means the number 1, while "won" is the past tense of the verb "win.
Memory Tip: one = number 1, won = past of win
one ends with /n/, won ends with /n/
one /wʌn/
pronoun"One" means a single thing or person.
Example:
She has one cat in her house.
Common patterns:
one apple
one friend
won
nounA "win" is a success or victory in a competition or game.
Example:
She won a prize at the school fair.
Common patterns:
big win
win a prize
win the game
won /wɪn/
verbTo be the best or come first in a competition or game.
Example:
She won a prize at the school fair.
Common patterns:
win a game
win a prize
Common Mistakes
I can't believe we one the game last night!
I can't believe we won the game last night!
The word 'won' is correct because it is the past tense of 'win'.
She was the won who answered the question correctly.
She was the one who answered the question correctly.
The word 'one' is correct because it refers to a single person or thing.
Quick Practice
0/3 correct1. She has ____ cat in her house.
2. She ____ a prize at the school fair.
3. She ____ a prize at the school fair.
Other Confusing Words
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