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“Pries” or “Prise” or “Prize”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

pries p·r·AY·z

  • verbto move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; :.
  • verbbe nosey.
  • verbmake an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry.

prise

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

prize p·r·AY·z

  • nounsomething given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery.
  • verbhold dear.
Usage

Examples in context

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“pries”

  • Jimmy pries open Chuck's desk drawer, finds…

“prise”

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

“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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