Foundation level · Year 4 · free
sugar
noun · Say it: SHUG-er
What it means
Foundationa sweet substance, often white grains, used in food and drinks
We added sugar to the mixture when we baked cupcakes for Grandad.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- sweetener
More examples
- Too much sugar is bad for your teeth, so brush them well.
Where the word comes from
From Old French 'sucre', which came from Arabic 'sukkar'.
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