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sweets

noun
  1. The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.

  2. A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.

  3. A food eaten for dessert.

    "Can we see the sweet menu, please?"

Synonymsdessert, bonbon, candy, confection, confectionery, lolly
verb
  1. To sweeten.

noun
  1. A term of endearment; sweetheart.

    "I miss you, sweets."

noun
  1. Confectionery, candy.

  2. Drugs

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