award vs crown

award and crown both are nouns.

award and crown both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
award	Yes	No	Yes	No
crown	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, crown is a hyponym of award; that is, crown is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than award:

award: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
crown: the award given to the champion

Other hyponyms of award include prize, trophy, aliyah, academic degree, degree, pennant, cachet, seal, seal of approval, citation, commendation, distinction, honorable mention, mention, letter, varsity letter, decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon, trophy, Emmy, Nobel prize, Academy Award, Oscar, Prix de Rome, Prix Goncourt.

award (noun)	crown (noun)
a grant made by a law court	the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction	an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery	a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
	the center of a cambered road
	(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
	the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
	the top of the head
	the award given to the champion
	the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
	the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant
	an English coin worth 5 shillings

award (verb)	crown (verb)
give, especially as an honor or reward	be the culminating event
give as judged due or on the basis of merit	put an enamel cover on
	invest with regal power; enthrone
	form the topmost part of

Difference between award and crown

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