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candying

can·dy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kan-dee]
    • /ˈkæn di/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kan-dee]
    • /ˈkæn di/

Definitions of candying word

  • noun plural candying any of a variety of confections made with sugar, syrup, etc., often combined with chocolate, fruit, nuts, etc. 1
  • noun plural candying a single piece of such a confection. 1
  • noun plural candying Slang. cocaine. 1
  • noun plural candying someone or something that is pleasing or pleasurable, usually in a superficial way (often used in combination): The show is candy, but enjoy it for what it is. See also arm candy, ear candy, eye candy. 1
  • verb with object candying to cook in sugar or syrup, as sweet potatoes or carrots. 1
  • verb with object candying to cook in heavy syrup until transparent, as fruit, fruit peel, or ginger. 1
See all 12 definitions of candying

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Origin of candying

First appearance:

before 1225
One of the 9% oldest English words
1225-75; Middle English candi, sugre candi candied sugar < Middle French sucre candi; candi ≪ Arabic qandī < Persian qandi sugar < Sanskrit khaṇḍakaḥ sugar candy

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Parts of speech for Candying

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Candying

candying popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for candying

verb candying

  • strengthen — to make stronger; give strength to.
  • reinforce — to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material: to reinforce a wall.
  • solidify — to make solid; make into a hard or compact mass; change from a liquid or gaseous to a solid form.
  • stabilize — to make or hold stable, firm, or steadfast.
  • thicken — make thicker
All 41 Synonyms of candying

Antonyms for candying

verb candying

  • weaken — to make weak or weaker.
  • dilute — to make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by the addition of water or the like.
  • liquefy — Make or become liquid.
  • thin — having relatively little extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thick: thin ice.
  • soften — to make soft or softer.
All 17 Antonyms of candying

Related words

  • candy

    Candy is sweet foods such as toffees or chocolate.
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