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Prize
praɪz
Very common
~ 2100
~ 2100
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Prize -
Something given as a reward for winning a competition or game.
Example: She won first prize in the photography contest.
Usage: formalContext: competitions, contests, games
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'prize' and is widely used in various competitive contexts.
To regard or treat someone or something with great value or importance.
Example: He prized his collection of rare stamps.
Usage: formalContext: personal possessions, collections
Note: This meaning is less common but still used, especially when referring to valuing something highly.
A thing that is particularly desirable or valuable.
Example: The antique vase was a real prize find for the collector.
Usage: informalContext: describing valuable items
Note: This meaning is more colloquial and is often used to describe something as valuable or desirable.
Prize's synonyms
award
An award is a prize or honor given in recognition of achievement.
Example: She received an award for her outstanding performance in the competition.
Note: Award is often used in formal contexts to recognize achievements or contributions.
trophy
A trophy is a decorative object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example: The team proudly displayed their trophy after winning the championship.
Note: Trophy specifically refers to a physical object given as a prize, often in sports or competitions.
reward
A reward is something given in return for good behavior or achievement.
Example: The company offered a cash reward for employees who exceeded their sales targets.
Note: Reward can be used in a broader sense to refer to any form of compensation or recognition for an action or accomplishment.
medal
A medal is a flat piece of metal, typically round, that is awarded as a prize in a competition or for military service.
Example: He proudly wore the gold medal he won at the Olympic Games.
Note: Medal specifically refers to a metal disc or token awarded as a symbol of distinction.
Prize expressions, common phrases
First prize
Refers to the top award or honor in a competition or contest.
Example: She won first prize in the singing competition.
Note: Specifies the top position or award in a competition.
Consolation prize
A small prize given to someone who has not won the main prize but has participated or made an effort.
Example: Although he didn't win, he received a consolation prize for his efforts.
Note: Given to acknowledge effort or participation rather than victory.
Prize possession
Refers to something that is highly valued or cherished by someone.
Example: Her grandmother's ring was her prize possession.
Note: Emphasizes the personal value and importance of the possession.
Booby prize
A humorous or consolatory prize given to the least successful or luckiest participant.
Example: He thought he had won the grand prize, but it turned out to be the booby prize.
Note: Usually given in jest or humor to the least successful participant.
Prize fighter
A professional boxer or fighter who competes for money or prizes.
Example: He was known as a prize fighter in his younger days.
Note: Specifically refers to a professional fighter who competes for rewards.
Prize money
The amount of money awarded as a prize in a competition or contest.
Example: The marathon winner received a large sum of prize money.
Note: Refers to the monetary reward given as a prize.
Prize draw
A random selection process where a prize is awarded to one or more participants.
Example: Enter the prize draw for a chance to win a holiday.
Note: Involves a random selection process to determine the winner.
Prize everyday (slang) expressions
Prize catch
Refers to someone who is highly desirable or a valuable catch, usually in a romantic or social context.
Example: She's a real prize catch for any guy looking for a partner.
Note: While 'prize' may connote winning something, 'prize catch' specifically emphasizes the desirability of a person rather than an object.
Prize pig
Describes the winner of a pig-catching contest or the most prized pig at an agricultural event.
Example: After training for hours, he finally caught the prize pig at the county fair.
Note: The term shifts the focus from the value of the pig itself to the achievement of catching it or winning it in a competition.
Prize specimen
Denotes an exceptional or outstanding example of a particular thing, often prized for its uniqueness or quality.
Example: His antique car collection includes a prize specimen from the 1950s.
Note: While 'prize' can denote a reward or recognition, 'prize specimen' highlights the exceptional nature or quality of the specific object being referred to.
Prize - Examples
The winner of the competition received a prize.
The company offers a cash prize for the best employee of the year.
The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the world.
Prize grammar
Prize - Proper noun (Proper noun) / Proper noun, singular (Proper noun, singular)
Lemma: prize
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): prize
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): prizes
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): prize
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): prized
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): prizing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): prizes
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): prize
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): prize
Syllables, Separation and Stress
prize Contains 1 syllables: prize
Phonetic transcription: ˈprīz
prize , ˈprīz (The red syllable is stressed)
Prize - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
prize: ~ 2100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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