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UK/["/ˈʃʊɡə(r)/"]/US/["/ˈʃʊɡər/"]/

Meaning of Sugar

In simple words: A sweet substance that people often use in food and drinks.

Sugar in a sentence

  • I like to add sugar to my tea for sweetness.
  • Too much sugar can be bad for your health.
  • The recipe calls for one cup of sugar.
  • Some people prefer sugar over artificial sweeteners.
  • The sugar in the dessert made it very tasty.
  • My favorite candy has a lot of sugar in it.
  • He is so sweet, I often call him 'sugar' as a nickname.

How to use Sugar

Commonly used in cooking and baking. Suitable in both casual conversations and recipes. Avoid using 'sugar' in a formal context like academic writing.

Grammar pattern

sugar + object

Memory hint

Think of 'sugary', which sounds like a happy day because of sweet treats.

Related words

Collocations with Sugar

  • raw
  • unrefined
  • processed
  • kilo
  • pound
  • etc.
  • add
  • put in
  • put on
  • dissolve
  • cube
  • lump
  • bowl
  • high sugar content
  • low sugar content
  • reduced sugar content

Synonyms for Sugar

  • sucrose
  • sweetener
  • glucose
  • fructose
  • syrup

Opposites of Sugar

Common mistakes with Sugar

  • Confused with 'sweetener' which refers to any substance that adds sweetness.
  • Sometimes mistakenly used as a verb when it doesn't fit.
  • Mispronounced, often as 'shugar' instead of 'sugar'.

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Frequently asked questions about Sugar

What does Sugar mean?

A sweet substance that people often use in food and drinks.

What is the definition of Sugar?

a sweet substance, often in the form of white or brown crystals, made from the juices of various plants, used in cooking or to make tea, coffee, etc. sweeter

How do you use Sugar in a sentence?

I like to add sugar to my tea for sweetness.

Can you give another example of Sugar?

Too much sugar can be bad for your health.

What are synonyms for Sugar?

Common alternatives include sucrose, sweetener, glucose, fructose, syrup.

What is the opposite of Sugar?

Opposite meanings include salt, bitter, sour.

What words go with Sugar?

It commonly pairs with raw, unrefined, processed, kilo, pound, etc., add, put in, put on, dissolve, cube, lump, bowl, high sugar content, low sugar content, reduced sugar content.

What are common mistakes when using Sugar?

Confused with 'sweetener' which refers to any substance that adds sweetness. Sometimes mistakenly used as a verb when it doesn't fit. Mispronounced, often as 'shugar' instead of 'sugar'.

How do you pronounce Sugar?

US: /["/ˈʃʊɡər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈʃʊɡə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sugar?

Commonly used in cooking and baking. Suitable in both casual conversations and recipes. Avoid using 'sugar' in a formal context like academic writing.

What CEFR level is Sugar?

"Sugar" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.