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prizes

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/praɪzɪz/ · priz-es

An award given to someone in recognition of achievement.

Meanings

nounformal

An award given to someone in recognition of achievement.

کسی کے کارنامے کی پہچان کے طور پر دیا جانے والا انعام۔

انعام

inaam

Formal: انعام

Synonyms

awardrewardtrophyانعامایوارڈمراعات

Antonyms

punishmentforfeiturepenaltyسزاغفلتجرمانہ

Common Collocations

  • first prize
  • prize money
  • Nobel prize

Example Sentences

She won first prize in the painting competition.

اس نے پینٹنگ مقابلے میں پہلا انعام جیتا۔

Us ne painting muqablay mein pehla inaam jeeta.

The novel won several prizes for its unique storyline.

اس ناول نے اپنی منفرد کہانی کے لئے کئی انعامات جیتے۔

Is nawal ne apni munfarid kahani ke liye kai inaamaat jeete.

He received a prestigious prize for his research work.

اسے اپنی تحقیق کے کام کے لئے ایک معزز انعام ملا۔

Usay apni tahqiqat ke kaam ke liye aik moazziz inaam mila.

Easily Confused With

prizes:Prizes are awards while 'prizes' can also refer to valuable items or treasures.

Word Family

prize
nounانعام
prizewinning
adjectiveانعام جیتنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of winning a trophy when you hear 'prize'.

Visualize a trophy on a podium during an awards ceremony.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

محنت کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے

Mehnet ka phal meetha hota hai

The fruit of hard work is sweet.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "pris" — value, worth

First known use: 14th century

The term 'prize' evolved from the Middle English term 'pris', which indicates a value or worth. It has been used to denote something awarded or won since at least the 14th century.