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UK//swiːts//US//swiːts//

Meaning of Sweets

Confectionery items that are high in sugar, like candy and desserts.

In simple words: Candy or sugary foods

Sweets in a sentence

  • Children love to eat sweets after school.
  • The shop sells a variety of imported sweets.
  • She baked some delicious sweets for the party.
  • He's trying to cut down on sweets to be healthier.
  • During the festival, everyone enjoyed traditional sweets.

How to use Sweets

Used to refer to various kinds of candy and desserts. Common in conversations about food. Not typically used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

plural noun

Memory hint

Think of 'sweet' treats that make your teeth tingle!

Related words

Collocations with Sweets

  • eat sweets
  • buy sweets
  • homemade sweets
  • traditional sweets
  • sweets shop

Synonyms for Sweets

  • candy
  • confectionery
  • treats
  • delicacies
  • goodies

Opposites of Sweets

Common mistakes with Sweets

  • Using 'sweet' instead of 'sweets' to refer to candies
  • Confusing 'sweets' with 'desserts' - not all sweets are desserts
  • Not recognizing regional differences in terminology for sweets

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Frequently asked questions about Sweets

What does Sweets mean?

Candy or sugary foods

What is the definition of Sweets?

Confectionery items that are high in sugar, like candy and desserts.

How do you use Sweets in a sentence?

Children love to eat sweets after school.

Can you give another example of Sweets?

The shop sells a variety of imported sweets.

What are synonyms for Sweets?

Common alternatives include candy, confectionery, treats, delicacies, goodies.

What is the opposite of Sweets?

Opposite meanings include sour, bitter, savory.

What words go with Sweets?

It commonly pairs with eat sweets, buy sweets, homemade sweets, traditional sweets, sweets shop.

What are common mistakes when using Sweets?

Using 'sweet' instead of 'sweets' to refer to candies Confusing 'sweets' with 'desserts' - not all sweets are desserts Not recognizing regional differences in terminology for sweets

How do you pronounce Sweets?

US: //swiːts//, UK: //swiːts//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sweets?

Used to refer to various kinds of candy and desserts. Common in conversations about food. Not typically used in formal writing.