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sweet·heart

sweetheart

 
pronunciation:
swit hart
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Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: one of a pair of people who are in love with each other.
Despite her parents' marriage plans, she eloped with her sweetheart.The two were sweethearts in high school, and they married two years later.
synonyms:
lover
similar words:
beau, boyfriend, girl, girlfriend, paramour, partner, spouse, suitor, sweetie
definition 2: a person who is loved.
After all these years, my husband is still my sweetheart.
synonyms:
beloved, darling, dear, truelove
similar words:
baby, beau, honey, inamorata, love, lover, pet, sweet
definition 3: (informal) a kind or sweet person.
I always enjoy visiting Mrs. Meyer at the nursing home--she is such a sweetheart!You are a sweetheart for lending me your car! Thank you so much!
synonyms:
dear, sweetie
similar words:
angel, treasure
definition 4: my darling; honey; dear one (used as an affectionate term of address).
Happy Anniversary, sweetheart!Don't strain yourself, sweetheart. I'll do that for you.
synonyms:
babe, baby, darling, honey
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