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Prize

UK /["/praɪz/"]/US /["/praɪz/"]/

Definition

an award that is given to a person who wins a competition, race, etc. or who does very good work

In simple words: An award or something given for winning.

Examples

  • She won a prize for her excellent performance in the competition.
  • The prize for the best painting was awarded last night at the gallery.
  • He hopes to receive a prize in the next science fair.
  • The prizes will be given out at the end of the ceremony.
  • She was thrilled to be selected for the grand prize in the lottery!

Usage notes

Use 'prize' in contexts related to competitions or achievements. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings, such as schools, contests, or ceremonies. Avoid using it in non-competitive contexts where no reward is given.

Grammar pattern

win + prize

Memory hint

Think of a 'prize' like a 'surprise' that you receive for something special.

Collocations

  • big
  • great
  • prestigious
  • award (somebody)
  • give (somebody)
  • offer
  • go to somebody/​something
  • be worth something
  • total something
  • winner
  • money
  • competition
  • prize for
  • prize in
  • big
  • great
  • prestigious
  • award (somebody)
  • give (somebody)
  • offer
  • go to somebody/​something
  • be worth something
  • total something
  • winner
  • money
  • competition
  • prize for
  • prize in

Synonyms

  • award
  • trophy
  • reward
  • gift
  • bounty

Antonyms

  • forfeit
  • penalty

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'prize' with 'price' (the cost of something).
  • Using 'prizes' as a verb instead of a noun.
  • Forgetting to specify what kind of prize (e.g., cash, trophy).