sweet
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/swiːt/]
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1. sweet (adj) — sense 1
Definition: Tasting of sugars.
Example: a sweet apple
2. sweet (adj) — sense 2
Definition: Retaining a portion of sugar.
Example: Sweet wines are better dessert wines.
3. sweet (adj) — sense 3
Definition: Not of a salty taste.
Example: sweet butter
4. sweet (intj) — sense 4
Definition: Used as a positive response to good news or information.
Example: They're making a sequel? Ah, sweet!
5. sweet (adv) — sense 5
Definition: In a pleasant manner.
Example: Go down beside thy native rill,
On thy Parnassus set thy feet,
And hear thy laurel whisper sweet
About the ledges of the hill.
6. sweet (noun) — sense 6
Definition: The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.
7. sweet (noun) — sense 7
Definition: A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.
8. sweet (noun) — sense 8
Definition: A food eaten for dessert.
Example: Can we see the sweet menu, please?
9. sweet (verb) — sense 9
Definition: To sweeten.
Example: In size and shape it resembles the heart of a calf, and the interior substance is similar to thick cream, sweeted with fine sugar.
Structure of the word
Roots:- sweh₂d (Proto-Indo-European)
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