sweethearts
|sweet-heart-s|
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🇺🇸
/ˈswiːtˌhɑrts/
🇬🇧
/ˈswiːtˌhɑːts/
(sweetheart)
affectionate person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sweetheart' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'swete' and 'herte', where 'swete' meant 'sweet' and 'herte' meant 'heart'.
Historical Evolution
'swete herte' transformed into the modern English word 'sweetheart'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a sweet or dear person', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person with whom someone is in love or has a romantic relationship.
They have been sweethearts since high school.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42