ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SWEET
Old English swēte; related to Old Saxon swōti, Old High German suozi, Old Norse sœtr, Latin suādus persuasive, suāvis sweet, Greek hēdus, Sanskrit svādu.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SWEET»
The term «sweet» is very widely used and occupies the
1.436 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
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10 QUOTES WITH «SWEET»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
sweet.
Well, fortunately we found out that the runner-up our particular year was going to get a record contract also. So it was kind of a - it was bitter sweet but it was an opportunity.
I've gone for each type: the rough guy; the nerdy, sweet, lovable guy; and the slick guy. I don't really have a type. Men in general are a good thing.
Pedro Calderon de la Barca
What law, what reason can deny that gift so sweet, so natural that God has given a stream, a fish, a beast, a bird?
The sweet quality is set opposite to the bitter, and is a gracious, amiable, blessed and pleasant quality, a refreshing of the life, an allaying of the fierceness. It maketh all pleasant and friendly in every creature; it maketh the vegetables of the earth fragrant and of good taste, affording fair, yellow, white and ruddy colours.
Life is very sweet, brother; who would wish to die?
I feel sorry for the man who marries you... because everyone thinks you're sweet and you're not.
Let's talk about Connie Britton, who I love. I don't know of a person who doesn't love her, I don't know a man or woman who doesn't have a crush on her, she's the most fabulous person in the entire world, and she's such an incredible actress, and so sweet, and I love her.
I love collard greens and sweet potatoes. But like, traveling, I'm always just looking for that thing where you feel like there's love in the food. Like one of the best things, in Brazil it's feijoada. I was in Tobago in the winter, and I had the best roti I've ever had, with curry goat.
They would wake me up when I was sleeping, and say sing a song for our friends. I had a sweet voice, I had a nice little tenor voice. God knows what I sang, but my whole family would admire me.
I delight in the sweet and sour moments we routinely share, together applauded by muppets in leotards.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SWEET»
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sweet in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
sweet and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Sweet Book of Candy Making: From the Simple to the ...
Create your own delicious, gorgeous, and professional-quality candies with The Sweet Book of Candy Making.
2
Improvement of
Sweet Potato (Ipomoea Batatas) in Asia: ...
Country and research reports on sweet potato; CIP research and transfer program; Present status and future prospects of sweet potatoes in Bangladesh; Sweet potato production and research in china; Sweet potato production, utilization and ...
3
Sweet Land of Liberty: The Forgotten Struggle for Civil ...
The struggle for racial equality in the North has been a footnote in most books about civil rights in America. Now this monumental new work from one of the most brilliant historians of his generation sets the record straight.
4
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and
Sweet: A Novel
BONUS: This edition contains a Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet discussion guide and an excerpt from Jamie Ford's Songs of Willow Frost.
5
Sweet Potato: An Untapped Food Resource
This book reviews our knowledge about the varied aspects of the sweet potato as a human food and animal feedstuff.
6
Sweet Deception: Why Splenda, NutraSweet, and the FDA May Be ...
Sweet Deception will lay out how the FDA really works for big food companies and should not be trusted when it comes to your health.
7
Sweet and Sour: Life in Chinese Family Restaurants
Through this book, I hope, consumers at the ubiquitous Chinese restaurants can also gain a deeper appreciation of historical forces and human experiences that have shaped the food they now enjoy.
8
Sweet Hands: Island Cooking from Trinidad & Tobago
Updated with new recipes, a detailed travel section for visitors to Trinidad & Tobago, a foreword by New York Times columnist Molly O'Neill and stunning color photos, this collection of 175 recipes will appeal to any enthusiast of Caribbean ...
9
Sweet Tea: Black Gay Men of the South
Ultimately, Sweet Tea validates the lives of these black gay men and reinforces the role of storytelling in both African American and southern cultures.
Giselle thinks she has the perfect life.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SWEET»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
sweet is used in the context of the following news items.
Deal will save Sweet Briar College
The announcement that Sweet Briar would close set off a wide debate in higher education. Here are links to some of the essays published by Inside Higher Ed, ... «Inside Higher Ed, Jun 15»
Graduation Is Bittersweet as Sweet Briar College Is Likely to Close
SWEET BRIAR, Va. — The graduating seniors of Sweet Briar College paraded around the tree-covered courtyard on Saturday, their pink and green tassels ... «New York Times, May 15»
UConn Women Vs. Texas In Sweet 16
UConn Women Vs. Texas In Sweet 16. UConn Women Vs. Texas In Sweet 16. Caption UConn Women Vs. Texas In Sweet 16. MICHAEL McANDREWS ... «Hartford Courant, Mar 15»
Sweet 16 Recap: Top Seeded Kentucky Steamrolls Way Into …
Thursday's NCAA Tournament action varied significantly from the upset madness taking place in the first two rounds. Highlighted by No. 1 Kentucky's 78-39 ... «Daily Caller, Mar 15»
Winners and Losers from the Second Night of the Sweet 16
The Elite Eight is set after the second day of Sweet 16 games. After four games and a lot of excitement, Louisville, Gonzaga, Duke and Michigan State lived to ... «Bleacher Report, Mar 15»
Xavier falls to Arizona in NCAA tournament Sweet 16
LOS ANGELES - Dee Davis' postseason career started in the Sweet 16 and ended there too, and when asked to sum up his time at Xavier after Thursday's ... «Cincinnati.com, Mar 15»
USC, North Carolina to Meet Tonight in Sweet 16
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Top-seeded South Carolina earned a conveniently short trip for its NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance. Its opponent ... «WLTX.com, Mar 15»
Lady Vols to play Gonzaga in Sweet 16 on Saturday
The Lady Vols are in enemy territory to take on Gonzaga in the Sweet 16 for the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. The game will air on ESPN at 7 p.m.. «WBIR-TV, Mar 15»
Reseeding the Sweet 16 field
Now it's time to reseed the Sweet 16. This list is based on the competition that each team has faced and its respective performance through the first weekend. «ESPN, Mar 15»
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Wichita State Shockers Sweet 16 Odds …
Notre Dame hasn't played its best basketball in the tournament yet but has still advanced to the Sweet 16. This should be one of the round's best matchups. «SB Nation, Mar 15»
