sweetener
|sweet/en/er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈswiːtnər/
🇬🇧
/ˈswiːtnə/
makes sweet
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sweetener' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'swēten,' where 'swēte' meant 'sweet.'
Historical Evolution
'swēten' transformed into the Middle English word 'swetener,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sweetener.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make sweet,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance that sweetens.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance used to give a sweet taste to food or drink.
She added a sweetener to her coffee.
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Noun 2
an incentive or inducement, often financial, to make something more attractive.
The company offered a sweetener to encourage early retirement.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35