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award vs prize

prize vs award

award and prize both are nouns.

award is not an adjective while prize is an adjective.

award and prize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
award Yes No Yes No
prize Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, prize is a hyponym of award; that is, prize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than award:
  • award: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  • prize: something given as a token of victory
Other hyponyms of award include trophy, aliyah, academic degree, degree, crown, 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.
As nouns, award and prize are synonyms defined as:
  • award and prize: something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
award (noun) prize (noun)
a grant made by a law court something given as a token of victory
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery goods or money obtained illegally
award (adjective) prize (adjective)
of superior grade
award (verb) prize (verb)
give, especially as an honor or reward regard highly; think much of
give as judged due or on the basis of merit to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
hold dear
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