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booby prize vs prize

prize vs booby prize

booby prize and prize both are nouns.

booby prize is not an adjective while prize is an adjective.

booby prize is not a verb while prize is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
booby prize Yes No No No
prize Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, prize is a hypernym of booby prize; that is, prize is a word with a broader meaning than booby prize:
  • booby prize: a prize given to one who finishes last in a contest
  • prize: something given as a token of victory
Other hypernyms of booby prize include trophy.
booby prize (noun) prize (noun)
a prize given to one who finishes last in a contest something given as a token of victory
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
goods or money obtained illegally
booby prize (adjective) prize (adjective)
of superior grade
booby prize (verb) prize (verb)
regard highly; think much of
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
hold dear
Difference between booby prize and prize

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