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uh-WORD/əˈwɔːd/

An award is a prize given for achievement: win / receive / present an award. A prize can be for a competition with luck or skill; a reward is often money or thanks for help. As a verb: the board awarded her the contract. Award-winning is a common adjective in reviews. An award ceremony is the event.

Meaning

A prize given for a special achievement.

Examples

• “She won an award for her research.”
• “He received an award for twenty years of service.”
• “The film won several international awards.”

Good to know

win / receive / present an award. Verb: award someone something. Competition: prize. Help: reward.

Near in meaning

prize

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