English · Word Candidate

prize

/ˈpɹaɪ̯z/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: prizes · prizing · prized

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điều gì đó bị lấy đi từ người khác

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Noun

Examples

[…] wherefore he now begunne To challenge her anew, as his owne prize, Whom formerly he had in battell wonne,

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tài sản bị bắt tại biển theo quyền chiến tranh

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Noun

Examples

Having taken all the Treasure on Board their own Ships, and plundered their Prize of every Thing elſe they either wanted or liked, they let her go; ſhe not being able to continue her Voyage, returned back: […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To consider highly valuable; to esteem.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

co giá trị cao

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Verb

Examples

[…] I Beyond all limit of what else i’ the world Do love, prize, honour you.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Di chuyển bằng đòn bẩy

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Verb

Examples

‘Find some other black boxes to prize open.’

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “prize” mean?

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

Is “prize” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.