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/ˈpɾemjo/
Translation
prize, award, reward
Word origin
From Latin praemium ('booty, profit, reward'), from prae ('before') and emere ('to take, to buy'). Originally what was taken first as a reward.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- praemium
- English cognates
- premium
Grammar
Examples
primer .
She won the first prize in the competition.
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The prize was a trip to another country.
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They received several awards for their work.
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The best reward is knowing that you helped someone.
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The film won a very important award.
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