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prize vs award

award vs prize

prize and award both are nouns.

prize is an adjective but award is not an adjective.

prize and award both are verbs.

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

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