LoginAward vs. Reward
What Are Their Main Differences?
Both 'award' and 'reward' refer to indicate praising someone for their hard work and efforts. However, a 'reward' is more casual and it can be a simple meal to show we appreciate something someone has done, but an 'award' is a special prize given to someone in a particular ceremony.
Differences
Generally speaking, an 'award' is an official prize given to someone in a particular ceremony to show gratitude. Look:
And the award goes to Mr. Dicaprio.
I got an award for the best article on movie analysis when I was a university student.
However, a 'reward' is less formal and it can even be a single word to show our recognition of someone's efforts. Look below:
When I got home, I expected mom and dad to get a small reward, but nothing.
Sometimes, it's an ac of kindness if you buy yourself some flowers as a reward.
Similarities
Both of these words indicate how someone recognizes another person's hard work and wants to praise them. Check out the following examples:
Not everyone is able to receive three Oscar awards in their lives.
As a reward to myself, I decided to take a day off work and have a picnic in the country.
Are They Interchangeable?
In spite of the fact that they are both given to show gratitude, we cannot use them interchangeably. If you take a look at the examples below, you will notice that we can never use 'reward' for special, formal prizes. However, a 'reward' can be buying yourself flowers. Compare:
✓ So, who won the Oscar award for best actress?
X So, who won the Oscar reward for best actress?
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