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Candy
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Simple meaning
What does Candy mean?
Candy is a sweet treat.
Dictionary definition
a sweet food made with sugar, often eaten as a treat.
Example sentences
Candy in a sentence
easy
She picked one piece of candy from the bowl.
medium
The store sells chocolate candy, fruit candy, and gum.
hard
The article explained why candy should be enjoyed as an occasional treat.
Synonyms
Words like Candy
sweetA British English word for a piece of candy.
treatA small food enjoyed for fun or pleasure.
Antonyms
Opposite words
vegetableA food that is not usually sugary like candy.
plain foodFood without a sweet treat quality.
Word family
Candy word family
Base word
candy
noun
candy
Base form.
noun
candies
More than one kind or piece of candy.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does candy mean?
Candy is a sugary food often eaten as a treat.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to candy?
Candy can be called a treat because it is a small enjoyable food.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses candy correctly?
Candy is a sweet food, so it can taste sweet.
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