prize

B1
Pronunciation
/pɹaɪz/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.

2 Definition

Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; especially, property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.

3 Definition

An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.

4 Definition

That which may be won by chance, as in a lottery.

5 Definition

Anything worth striving for; a valuable possession held or in prospect.

6 Definition

A contest for a reward; competition.

7 Definition

A lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever.

Synonyms
prise
8 Definition

The cost required to gain possession of something.

9 Definition

The cost of an action or deed.

Example Sentences
  • I paid a high price for my folly.
10 Definition

Value; estimation; excellence; worth.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To consider highly valuable; to esteem.

2 Definition

To set or estimate the value of; to appraise; to price; to rate.

3 Definition

To move with a lever; to force up or open; to prise or pry.

4 Definition

To compete in a prizefight.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having won a prize; award-winning.

Example Sentences
  • a prize vegetable
2 Definition

First-rate; exceptional

Example Sentences
  • He was a prize fool.