gratuity vs prize

prize vs gratuity

gratuity and prize both are nouns.

gratuity is not an adjective while prize is an adjective.

gratuity is not a verb while prize is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gratuity	Yes	No	No	No
prize	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, prize is a hypernym of gratuity; that is, prize is a word with a broader meaning than gratuity:

gratuity: an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation
prize: something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

Other hypernyms of gratuity include award.

gratuity (noun)	prize (noun)
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)	something given as a token of victory
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
	goods or money obtained illegally

gratuity (adjective)	prize (adjective)
	of superior grade

gratuity (verb)	prize (verb)
	regard highly; think much of
	to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
	hold dear

Difference between gratuity and prize

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