Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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medal | Yes | No | No | No |
award | Yes | No | Yes | No |
medal (noun) | award (noun) |
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an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event | a grant made by a law court |
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction | |
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery |
medal (verb) | award (verb) |
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give, especially as an honor or reward | |
give as judged due or on the basis of merit |