sugar

🇺🇸 /ˈʃʊɡər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈʃʊɡə(r)/
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Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-A1
noun
A1

A sweet substance made from plant juices, used to sweeten food and drinks.

He added sugar to his coffee to make it sweeter.

R

A small amount of sugar, often measured by a spoonful or cube.

Would you like one sugar or two in your tea?

R

Sweet substances found in plants and fruits.

Eating too many sweets can increase your natural sugar intake.

R

An affectionate term used to address someone you care about.

Sugar, can you help me with the dishes?

verb
R

To add sugar to a dish or drink.

She sugared her cereal before eating it.

interjection
R

An exclamation of annoyance or frustration.

Sugar! I locked my keys in the car.

translation

n. A sweet substance made from plant juices, used to sweeten food and drinks.; A small amount of sugar, often measured by a spoonful or cube.; Sweet substances found in plants and fruits.; An affectionate term used to address someone you care about.
v. To add sugar to a dish or drink.
interj. An exclamation of annoyance or frustration.

Word Forms

3rd Present sugars
Past sugared
Perfect sugared
Progressive sugaring
Plural sugars