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  1. 01-Feb-2007, 14:40 #1
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    Question Confused words

    What is the difference between award and reward, gift and present ?
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    Default Re: Confused words

    Quote Originally Posted by phuoc View Post
    What is the difference between award and reward, gift and present ?
    Award is a prize. Reward is money\present given to someone as a prize.
    Gift & present are synonims. Gift is used in AE. Present is used in BE.
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