symbol vs award

award vs symbol

symbol and award both are nouns.

symbol is not a verb while award is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
symbol	Yes	No	No	No
award	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, award is a hyponym of symbol; that is, award is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than symbol:

symbol: an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
award: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

Other hyponyms of symbol include stock symbol, accolade, honor, honour, laurels, brand, mark, stain, stigma, item, token, type, nose, number, numeral, symbolism, lingam, pound, pound sign, printed symbol, written symbol, dollar, dollar mark, dollar sign, monogram, impression, stamp, mantle, Crown, staff, icon, mark, marker, marking, identifier, variable, button, peace sign, peace symbol.

symbol (noun)	award (noun)
something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible	a grant made by a law court
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance	a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
	something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

symbol (verb)	award (verb)
	give, especially as an honor or reward
	give as judged due or on the basis of merit

Difference between symbol and award

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