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award vs gratuity

gratuity vs award

award and gratuity both are nouns.

award is a verb but gratuity is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
award Yes No Yes No
gratuity Yes No No No
As nouns, gratuity is a hyponym of award; that is, gratuity 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
  • gratuity: an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation
Other hyponyms of award include scholarship, fellowship, door prize, jackpot, prize money, premium.
award (noun) gratuity (noun)
a grant made by a law court a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
award (verb) gratuity (verb)
give, especially as an honor or reward
give as judged due or on the basis of merit
Difference between award and gratuity

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