Difference between Prize and Trophy

What is the difference between Prize and Trophy?

Prize as a noun is that which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power. while Trophy as a noun is tropæum

Prize

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To consider something highly valuable. To move with a lever; to force up or open; to prise or pry.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power. Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; esp., property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel. 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. That which may be won by chance, as in a lottery. Anything worth striving for; a valuable possession held or in prospect. A contest for a reward; competition. A lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever.

Example sentence: You keep your eyes on the prize, you try to do what's right, and eventually, you'll reach your goal.

Trophy

Part of speech: noun

Definition: tropæumAn object, usually in the form of a statuette, cup, or shield, awarded for success in a competition or to mark a special achievement.An object taken as a prize by a hunter or conqueror, especially one that is displayed.An object taken by a serial killer or rapist as a memento of the crime.

Example sentence: The best success, for me, is not one trophy. It's not harmony. It's when players improve and grow.

We hope you now know whether to use Prize or Trophy in your sentence.

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