“Pries” or “Prise” or “Prize”—Which to use?

“Pries” or “Prise” or “Prize”

Overview

pries / prise / prize are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

pries: (verb) to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; :. (verb) be nosey. (verb) make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry.

prise: NA

prize: (noun) something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery. (verb) hold dear.

Pronunciation

pries: p·r·AY·z

prise: NA

prize: p·r·AY·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “pries”

Jimmy pries open Chuck's desk drawer, finds…

Examples of “prise”

"Prise au piège" (Chœurs)
"La prise de la Bastille" (instrumental) -

Examples of “prize”

…the International Documentary Grand Jury Prize (2006) at the Los Angeles…
2008: Efebo D’Oro prize for the music in the…
2010: Received a prize from Italian President Giorgio Napolitano…
He also obtained a second prize at the Conservatoire de Paris…
Csörnyei won a 2002 Whitehead Prize and a Royal Society Wolfson…
…were given as a foreign prize.
…name and was possibly a prize.
The award included a $10,000 prize comprising $5000 cash and $5000…
Won Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Film.
…de Bordeaux with the First Prize in Opera and opéra comique.

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