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Taste

noun, verb

the sense of flavor, or to try a flavor.

5 letters 2 syllables

What does Taste mean?

the sense of flavor, or to try a flavor.

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Dictionary definition

Taste is the sense that helps you notice flavors, and to taste something means to try or notice its flavor.

Example sentences

Taste in a sentence

easy

The apple had a sweet taste.

medium

Please taste the soup before adding more salt.

hard

Writers can use taste words to describe food more clearly in a story.

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Practice the meaning of Taste

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does taste mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to taste?

Practice 3

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Please ____ the soup before adding more salt.

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Taste

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TAYST

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Synonyms

Words like Taste

flavorUse for how food or drink tastes.
sampleUse when trying a small amount.
tryUse when eating or drinking a little to learn the flavor.
Antonyms

Opposite words

smellA different sense used with the nose.
sightA different sense used with the eyes.
ignoreUse when someone does not try or notice something.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Taste word family

Base word

taste

noun

taste

The sense of flavor.

verb

tastes

Notices or tries a flavor.

verb

tasted

Tried or noticed a flavor.

verb

tasting

Trying or noticing a flavor now.

adjective

tasty

Having a good flavor.

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