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“Suites” or “Sweets”

Overview

suites / sweets are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

suites: (noun) a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected. (noun) apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel). (noun) a matching set of furniture.

sweets: (noun) English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912). (noun) a food rich in sugar. (noun) the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth.

Pronunciation

suites: s·w·IY·t·s

sweets: s·w·IY·t·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “suites”

  • Maxwell Chambers Suites officially opened on 8 August
  • …229 rooms inclusive of 36 suites, The PuLi offers 24-hour butler…
  • …Chartres Cathedral, Wilson plays two suites from “L’ Orgue Mystique” and…
  • Maxwell Chambers Suites
  • …notes to the Caucasian Sketches (Suites Nos.
  • …273 hotel rooms (including 57 suites).
  • …would be renamed Maxwell Chambers Suites, as well as expanding even…
  • Renovations included 12 suites, a new outfield walk that…
  • …introduced partly enclosed first class suites on its A380s in 2007,…
  • …and exercise equipment and therapy suites.

Examples of “sweets”

  • …and parlour that offers traditional sweets and gifts.
  • …Patrol show, singing Sweet's "Block Buster!"
  • …products, children's medications, dairy products, sweets soft drinks, and drinks, especially…
  • …proclaiming the time for distributing "sweets" across India, an euphemism for…
  • …previously been convinced to steal sweets from a shop based in…
  • List of Indian sweets and desserts
  • Category:Sri Lankan desserts and sweets
  • Pastries and sweets
  • …of South African rand coins, sweets, airtime for mobile phones or…
  • …boy with a habit for sweets who comes to admire Yuya's…


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