/praɪz/

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Meaning

Something you win in a game or competition.

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Word origin

From Old French pris, meaning price or value, from Latin pretium.

Origin
Latin
Root
pretium
English cognates
price, precious

Grammar

Gender
Pluralprizes

Examples

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A prize is what you get for winning.

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A prize can be money, a cup, or anything given to the winner.

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"Prizes" is the plural form.

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This word is taught in chapter 23, lesson 2: prize, giggle, conference and 7 more words.