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award vs door prize

door prize vs award

award and door prize both are nouns.

award is a verb but door prize is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
award Yes No Yes No
door prize Yes No No No
As nouns, door prize is a hyponym of award; that is, door prize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than award:
  • award: something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
  • door prize: tickets are passed out at the entrance to a dance or party or other social function and a prize is awarded to the holder of the winning ticket
Other hyponyms of award include scholarship, fellowship, gratuity, jackpot, prize money, premium.
award (noun) door prize (noun)
a grant made by a law court tickets are passed out at the entrance to a dance or party or other social function and a prize is awarded to the holder of the winning ticket
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
award (verb) door prize (verb)
give, especially as an honor or reward
give as judged due or on the basis of merit
Difference between award and door prize

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