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Описание: 🌟 Word of the Day: PRIZE
Noun, Verb, & Adjective | /praɪz/

💬 Meaning

Noun: Something of value given to someone who is successful in a competition, game, or lottery.
Verb: To value something highly.
Adjective: Describing something that has won or deserves a prize; excellent.
🚀 How to Use "Prize"

As a Noun (Something You Win)
Win + a/the + prize

"She won first prize in the photography contest."
Prize + for + something
"The prize for best costume goes to Maria."
As a Verb (Valuing Something)
Prize + object

"I prize our friendship above all else."
Prize + object + for + quality
"He is prized for his honesty and integrity."
As an Adjective (Excellent/Winning)
Prize + noun

"This is a prize example of Renaissance art."
"They own a prize-winning restaurant."
💡 Real-Life Examples

📍 In Daily Life:

"The prize for the raffle is a new car."
"He prizes his independence more than anything."
🎯 In Competitions & Events:

"The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually."
"All participants will receive a consolation prize."
💼 In Business & Collections:

"This rare stamp is my most prized possession."
"The company's prize asset is its intellectual property."
✅ Common Collocations

With Nouns: cash prize, first prize, consolation prize, Nobel Prize, grand prize
With Verbs: win a prize, award a prize, receive a prize, claim a prize, offer a prize
As Adjective: prize-winning, prize possession, prize example, prize student
🗣 Examples in Context:

"Her prize-winning novel became an international bestseller."
"The grand prize includes a trip to Hawaii and $10,000."
"I prize the memories we made together."
🆚 Prize vs. Price vs. Award

Word Part of Speech Key Meaning Example
Prize Noun, Verb, Adj Something won; to value highly; excellent "She won a prize for her science project."
Price Noun, Verb Cost of something; to set a cost "The price of gasoline has increased."
Award Noun, Verb Official recognition of achievement "He received an award for his community service."
🚫 Common Mistakes

❌ "What's the prize of this shirt?" (when asking about cost)
✅ "What's the price of this shirt?"

❌ "I price my family's love." (when meaning to value highly)
✅ "I prize my family's love."

🧠 Memory Tip
Think of the "z" in prize - you get a "zesty" reward when you win a prize! Also, remember: you pay a price, but you win a prize.

🎯 Your Turn to Practice!
Fill in the blanks with "prize," "price," or "award":

"The _______ for best actor went to a newcomer."
"What's the _______ of that beautiful necklace?"
"My grandmother's ring is my most _______ possession."
"We're offering a _______ for the best suggestion."
Answers:

award/prize
price
prized
prize
🏆 Inspirational Quote
"The greatest prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

Remember: Some of life's most valuable prizes aren't things you win in competitions, but the relationships and experiences you prize most highly! 💫


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