CEFR A2

prize

noun

Meaning

Something valuable given to someone who wins a competition or is chosen as the best.

Examples

She won first prize in the spelling bee.
The prize money will help him pay for college.

Synonyms: award, trophy, reward, accolade

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prize (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /praɪz/

Definition

Something valuable given to someone who wins a competition or is chosen as the best.

Examples

She won first prize in the spelling bee.
The prize money will help him pay for college.
He was awarded a special prize for his bravery.

How to Use prize

prize for (prepositional phrase): The reason or category for which a prize is given. — "He won the prize for best actor."
prize money (collocation): Money given as a prize. — "The winner received a large amount of prize money."

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