Yahoo India Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   prize

   /prʌɪz/

   noun

   • 1. a thing given as a reward to the winner of a competition or in recognition of an outstanding achievement: "Britain's most prestigious prize for contemporary art" Similar awardrewardpremiumtrophycupmedalplateshieldhonouraccoladecrownlaurelsbayspalmjackpotbonanzapursewinningssweepstakeinformal:potdated:garlandarchaic:guerdonprey
   • ▪ a thing, especially an amount of money or a valuable object, that can be won in a game of chance: "the star prize in the charity raffle"
   • ▪ something of great value that is worth struggling to achieve: "the prize will be victory in the general election"
   • 2. an enemy ship captured during the course of naval warfare: historical "the sloop had been taken as a prize"

   adjective

   • 1. having been or likely to be awarded a prize in a competition: "a prize bull" Similar championaward-winningprize-winningwinningtoptop-classtop-tierfirst-classfirst-ratechoicequalityselectbestOpposite second-rate
   • ▪ denoting something for which a prize is awarded: "a prize crossword"
   • ▪ excellent of its kind; outstanding: "a prize example of how well organic farming can function" Similar outstandingexcellentsuperlativesuperbsupremevery goodprimefinemagnificentmarvellouswonderfulinformal:greatterrifictremendousfantastictop-notchA1
   • ▪ complete; utter: "you must think I'm a prize idiot" Similar uttercompletetotalabsoluterealperfectpositiveveritableinformal:rightbloodyfairarchaic:arrant

   verb

   • 1. value extremely highly: "the berries were prized for their healing properties"

   Word Origin Middle English: the noun, a variant of price; the verb (originally in the sense ‘estimate the value of’) from Old French pris-, stem of preisier ‘to praise, appraise’ (see praise).

   Scrabble Points: 16

   • P

     3

   • R

     1

   • I

     1

   • Z

     10

   • E

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. People also ask

   Is a prize a verb or a noun?

   • "Prize" is a reward given in recognition of an achievement. In this meaning, it is a noun. When "prize" is used as a verb, it is either a US spelling of "prise" (see above), or it means to highly value something or someone. The worth of a prize depends on the people who have received it before you. (Spanish writer Antonio Munoz Molina)

   "Price," "Prise," or "Prize"? - Grammar Monster

   www.grammar-monster.com/easily_confused/prise_prize.htm

   See all results for this question

   What is a prize?

   • PRIZE definition: 1. something valuable, such as an amount of money, that is given to someone who succeeds in a…. Learn more.

   PRIZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/prize

   See all results for this question

   What does Prize mean in a sentence?

   • To prize something is to value or esteem it highly. How is prize different from esteem, value, and appreciate? Find out on Thesaurus.com. Prize definition: a reward for victory or superiority, as in a contest or competition.. See examples of PRIZE used in a sentence.

   PRIZE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com/browse/prize

   See all results for this question

   What is the difference between a prize and a price?

   • The price /praɪs/ of something is the amount of money that you must pay to buy it. The price of a cup of coffee is almost five dollars. The price is shown on the label. A prize /praɪz/ is something given to someone for winning a competition or game, or for doing good work. He won a prize in a painting competition.

   Prize | definition of prize by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com/prize

   See all results for this question

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRIZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   something such as an amount of money that is given to a person or organization that wins a competition: The promotion, launched on a national breakfast show, involves a competition with a daily prize of $10,000. A new sponsor has been found to put up the prize money.

   • Prize: Japanese Translation

     PRIZE translate: 賞, 賞金, 賞品, 賞（しょう）. Learn more in the...

   • Prize: Korean Translation

     PRIZE translate: 상. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Prize Spanish Translation

     PRIZE translate: premio, premio [masculine, singular]. Learn...

   • Prize: Arabic Translation

     PRIZE translate: جائِزة. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • English (US)

     PRIZE meaning: 1. something valuable, such as an amount of...

   • Znaczenie Prize, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     PRIZE definicja: 1. something valuable, such as an amount of...

   • Prize: Thai Translation

     PRIZE translate: รางวัล, รางวัล, ของมีค่า. Learn more in the...

   • Prize: Russian Translation

     PRIZE translate: приз, премия, награда , призовой, достойный...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › prizePrize Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › prize

   • Cached

   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word prize, from something offered or striven for in competition to something taken by force or valued highly. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, etymology, and more.

5. Videos

   • 

     collinsdictionary.com

     PRIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

     24 Dec 2011

   • 

     2:25

     youtube.com

     Prize | Meaning of prize

     23 Feb 2019

     4.1K views

   • 

     2:22

     youtube.com

     The Nobel Prize – explained in a nutshell

     10 Dec 2014

     88.9K views

   View all

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › prizePrize - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › prize

   A prize is the reward or recognition a winner gets. When you win first prize in your state spelling bee, you might get a medal and a trip to the national competition in Washington, DC. Many prizes are given for hard work, athletic skill, or superior intellect, but it's also possible to win a prize from sheer good luck.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › prizePRIZE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › prize

   • Cached

   Prize definition: a reward for victory or superiority, as in a contest or competition.. See examples of PRIZE used in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   A prize is money or something valuable that is given to someone who has the best results in a competition or game, or as a reward for doing good work. You must claim your prize by phoning our claims line.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › prizePrize - definition of prize by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › prize

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning and usage of the word prize in different contexts, such as a reward, a lottery, a capture, or a lever. Compare and contrast with related terms, such as award, gift, fellowship, and prise.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionprize noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

    www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definition

    • Cached

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word prize, a noun that can refer to an award, a valuable thing or a goal. See examples of prize in different contexts and idioms, and compare with similar words.