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Candy

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkændi/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkændi/"]/

Meaning of Candy

sweet food made of sugar and/or chocolate, eaten between meals; a piece of this

In simple words: Sweet food, usually made from sugar.

Candy in a sentence

• a box of candy
• a candy store
• a candy bar
• Who wants the last piece of candy?
• She had enough candies in her pocket for all the children.
• I thought it was going to be difficult to get funding for the project, but in the end it was like taking candy from a baby.

How to use Candy

Use 'candy' in casual conversations about food or treats. It's generally appropriate for all ages, but might be less formal in business contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of kids at a 'candy' factory, surrounded by colorful sweets.

Related words

Collocations with Candy

• butterscotch
• chocolate
• licorice
• eat
• unwrap
• hand out
• wrapper
• bar
• aisle
• like taking candy from a baby

Synonyms for Candy

• sweet

Opposites of Candy

• vegetables
• healthy food

Common mistakes with Candy

• Using 'candies' when referring to candy in general.
• Confusing 'candy' with 'dessert' which is a broader category.
• Mispronouncing it as 'kan-dee' instead of 'kan-dee'.

Frequently asked questions about Candy

What does Candy mean?

Sweet food, usually made from sugar.

What is the definition of Candy?

sweet food made of sugar and/or chocolate, eaten between meals; a piece of this

How do you use Candy in a sentence?

a box of candy

Can you give another example of Candy?

a candy store

What are synonyms for Candy?

Common alternatives include sweet.

What is the opposite of Candy?

Opposite meanings include vegetables, healthy food.

What words go with Candy?

It commonly pairs with butterscotch, chocolate, licorice, eat, unwrap, hand out, wrapper, bar, aisle, like taking candy from a baby.

What are common mistakes when using Candy?

Using 'candies' when referring to candy in general. Confusing 'candy' with 'dessert' which is a broader category. Mispronouncing it as 'kan-dee' instead of 'kan-dee'.

How do you pronounce Candy?

US: /["/ˈkændi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkændi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Candy?

Use 'candy' in casual conversations about food or treats. It's generally appropriate for all ages, but might be less formal in business contexts.

What CEFR level is Candy?

"Candy" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.