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prize vs booby prize

booby prize vs prize

prize and booby prize both are nouns.

prize is an adjective but booby prize is not an adjective.

prize is a verb but booby prize is not a verb.

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

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