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sugars

|sug/ars|

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/ˈʃʊɡərz/

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/ˈʃʊɡəz/

(sugar)

sweet crystalline substance

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPresent Participle
sugarsugarssugarssugarssugaredsugaring
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