/ˈswiːthɑːt/
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Meaning
A kind name for someone you love.
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Word origin
A joining of "sweet" and "heart", used in English since the Middle Ages.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- swete herte
- English cognates
- sweet, heart
Grammar
Examples
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"Sweetheart" is used to speak to someone, like "darling".
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Here it means a young couple who loved each other.
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Parents and older people often use it for children too.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 10: sweetheart, awful, focus and 7 more words.