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sweet

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈswit// UK //swˈiːt// sweet Archaic General-service Informal Literary Slang

n. a small piece of food made mostly of sugar, like chocolate or a gummy bear. In some places, people also use this word to mean the dessert you eat after a meal.

n. a small piece of confectionery consisting primarily of sugar; a piece of candy. In British English, it also refers to the sweet course of a meal, commonly known as dessert.


SIMPLE

She always keeps a bag of sweets in her desk drawer.

CONTEXTUAL

The children were allowed to pick one sweet from the jar after they finished their vegetables.

COMPLEX

While the shop specialized in traditional handmade sweets, it also offered a selection of imported chocolates and artisanal pastries to cater to a wider demographic.

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