sugars
|sug/ars|
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/ˈʃʊɡərz/
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/ˈʃʊɡəz/
(sugar)
sweet crystalline substance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sugar' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'sukkar', where 'sukkar' meant 'sugar'.
Historical Evolution
'sukkar' changed from the Arabic word 'sukkar' and eventually became the modern English word 'sugar'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a sweet substance', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'sugar', referring to multiple types or instances of sugar.
Different sugars are used in baking.
Synonyms
Verb 1
third person singular present tense of 'sugar', meaning to add sugar to something.
She sugars her coffee every morning.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45