Meaning
A prize given for doing something very well; to give such a prize in a formal way.
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Word origin
From Old French esguarder, meaning to look at carefully and then decide, which is how a judge gives an award.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- esguarder
- English cognates
- guard
Grammar
Examples
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An award is a prize given in a formal way.
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"Awards" is the plural of "award".
youngest .
Here "awarded" is a verb meaning gave the prize.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 2: award, dancer, cent and 7 more words.