sweet
Pronunciation:
/swiːt//swit/noun
Definitions
The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.
A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.
A food eaten for dessert.
Example: Can we see the sweet menu, please?
Sweetheart; darling.
verb
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To sweeten.
adjective
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Having a pleasant taste, especially one relating to the basic taste sensation induced by sugar.
Example: a sweet apple
Having a taste of sugar.
Retaining a portion of sugar.
Example: Sweet wines are better dessert wines.
Not having a salty taste.
Example: sweet butter
adverb
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In a sweet manner.
interjection
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Used as a positive response to good news or information.
Example: They're making a sequel? Ah, sweet!