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gratuity vs award

award vs gratuity

gratuity and award both are nouns.

gratuity is not a verb while award is a verb.

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

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