Difference between Sweet and Dessert

What is the difference between Sweet and Dessert?

Sweet as a noun is the basic taste sensation induced by sugar. while Dessert as a noun is a sweet confection served as the last course of a meal.

Sweet

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a sweet manner.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The basic taste sensation induced by sugar. A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy. A food eaten for dessert. sweetheart

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having a pleasant taste, especially one relating to the basic taste sensation induced by sugar. Having a taste of sugar. Containing a sweetening ingredient. Retaining a portion of sugar. Not having a salty taste. Having a pleasant smell. Not decaying, fermented, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale. Having a pleasant sound. Having a pleasing disposition. Having a helpful disposition. Free from excessive unwanted substances like acid or sulphur. Very good; pleasant; agreeable.

Example sentence: Romantic love is an illusion. Most of us discover this truth at the end of a love affair or else when the sweet emotions of love lead us into marriage and then turn down their flames.

Dessert

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A sweet confection served as the last course of a meal.

Example sentence: I still eat my ice cream if I want to. I like dessert, of course.

We hope you now know whether to use Sweet or Dessert in your sentence.

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