sweeten
1 antonyms and opposites of sweeten, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To make something taste sweeter, usually by adding sugar or another sweetener.
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How to use sweeten
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From "sweet" plus the "-en" verb-forming ending.
Full origin of sweeten →Frequently asked questions
What does “sweeten” mean?
The word “sweeten” means to make something taste sweeter, usually by adding sugar or another sweetener. In plain terms, to add sugar (or similar) to something, or to make a deal or offer more attractive.
How do you pronounce “sweeten”?
“Sweeten” is pronounced SWEE-tuhn (/ˈswiːtən/ in IPA).
How do you use “sweeten” in a sentence?
Here is “sweeten” used in a sentence: “She sweetened her coffee with a spoonful of sugar.”
What is the opposite of “sweeten”?
The opposite of “sweeten” — its antonyms — is sour.
What part of speech is “sweeten”?
“Sweeten” is a verb.
How many meanings does “sweeten” have?
“Sweeten” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make something taste sweeter, usually by adding sugar or another sweetener.