A1 noun Neutro #1,295 mais comum

honey

/ˈhʌni/

Honey is a sweet, thick liquid that bees make from the nectar of flowers. It is commonly used as a natural sweetener in cooking, baking, and drinks like tea.

Exemplos

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1

I put a spoonful of honey in my tea every morning.

I add a small amount of sweet bee nectar to my hot drink daily.

2

The recipe requires two tablespoons of organic honey.

The cooking instructions ask for two spoons of natural honey.

3

Hey honey, can you help me with this?

My dear, are you able to assist me with this task?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
honey
Verb
honey
Adjetivo
honeyed
Relacionado
honeycomb
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Dica de memorização

Remember: Bees make it. The word starts with 'H' just like 'Home'—the bees bring the nectar back to their 'Home' to make 'Honey'.

Quiz rápido

Bees collect nectar from flowers to make _____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: honey

Exemplos

1

I put a spoonful of honey in my tea every morning.

everyday

I add a small amount of sweet bee nectar to my hot drink daily.

2

The recipe requires two tablespoons of organic honey.

formal

The cooking instructions ask for two spoons of natural honey.

3

Hey honey, can you help me with this?

informal

My dear, are you able to assist me with this task?

4

Studies show that honey has significant antibacterial properties.

academic

Scientific research indicates that honey can kill bacteria effectively.

5

Our company is looking to export premium honey to Europe.

business

Our business wants to sell high-quality honey to European markets.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
honey
Verb
honey
Adjetivo
honeyed
Relacionado
honeycomb

Colocações comuns

raw honey unprocessed honey
honey bee the insect that makes honey
a jar of honey a glass container filled with honey
runny honey liquid honey that flows easily
honey cake a dessert made with honey

Frases Comuns

land of milk and honey

a place of great wealth and abundance

honey-mouthed

someone who speaks very sweetly or persuasively

honeymoon

a holiday taken by a newly married couple

Frequentemente confundido com

honey vs money

Money is currency used for buying things; honey is a sweet food.

honey vs syrup

Syrup is often made from sugar or plants like maple; honey is specifically made by bees.

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Notas de uso

While 'honey' is a food, it is also one of the most common terms of endearment in English-speaking countries, used for partners, children, or sometimes by service staff toward customers.

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Erros comuns

Learners often try to pluralize it as 'honeys' when talking about the food. Like 'water', it is usually uncountable; use 'some honey' or 'jars of honey' instead.

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Dica de memorização

Remember: Bees make it. The word starts with 'H' just like 'Home'—the bees bring the nectar back to their 'Home' to make 'Honey'.

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Origem da palavra

From the Old English 'hunig', which comes from a Germanic root meaning 'golden-colored'.

Padrões gramaticais

uncountable noun can be used as a vocative (direct address) often follows 'a jar of' or 'a spoonful of'
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, honey is a symbol of sweetness and prosperity and is frequently used in traditional medicine to soothe a sore throat.

Quiz rápido

Bees collect nectar from flowers to make _____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: honey

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