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sweet

/swiːt/

Meanings
  • noun

    A type of food that is naturally sweet or has a sweet taste.

    - "The candy was too sweet for me."
    - "I have a sweet tooth and love desserts."
  • adjective

    Used to express affection, admiration, or pleasure.

    - "You are so sweet!"
    - "The sweet smile of the baby warmed my heart."

Pronunciation
  1. /swit/



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Antonyms

lame , uncool , nonsweet , sugarless , unsugared , unsweet , unsweetened , sour , bitter , salty , sour , decaying , fermented , rancid , sour , spoiled , stale , salty , savoury , dry
Synonyms

dessert , bonbon , candy , confection , confectionery , lolly , sweetness , awesome , rad , wicked , sugared , sweetened , gracious , helpful , kind , sensitive , thoughtful , fragrant , odoriferous , odorous , perfumed , scented , sweet-scented , sweet-smelling , dulcet , honeyed , mellifluous , mellisonant , cute , lovable , pleasant , saccharine , sugary , fresh , unfermented , wholesome , fresh , unsalty , sweetly
Rhymes
Words rhyming with sweet
sweetheart , meet , feet , sweat , reat
Variants
List of all variants of sweet that leads to same result
sweet , sweet on , sweeter , sweetest , sweetly , sweetness , sweetnesses , sweets , Henry Sweet , Sweet , sweet alyssum , sweet alyssums , sweet-and-sour , sweet basil , sweet basils , sweet bay , sweet bays , black birch , sweet birch , sweet birches , sweet cherries , sweet cherry
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English swete, from sweotol 'sweet, pleasant, agreeable'. Related to swete 'sweet smelling'.


Trivia
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  1. The sweetest fruit in the world is the Jabuticaba from Brazil.

  2. The average American consumes about 152 pounds of sugar per year.

  3. The sweetener used in coffee and tea is often called 'sugar' even if it's a substitute like Splenda or Sweet'N Low.


Related Concepts
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  1. dessert: A sweet course that is typically served after the main meal as a treat.

  2. sugar: A sweet substance produced by the metabolic processes of plants, particularly in the sap of sugarcane and sugar beet.


Culture
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Sweet foods and desserts have been a part of human culture since ancient times. They are often associated with celebrations, holidays, and special occasions. In many cultures, sweets are used as gifts and symbols of love and affection.

How to Memorize "sweet"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a bowl of fresh fruit, such as strawberries, bananas, and grapes. Visualize the sweet juices dripping from the fruit as you take a bite.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sweet' with positive emotions, such as happiness, love, and pleasure.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym SWEET to remember the definitions: Sugar, Water, Energy, Enjoy.


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