Meaning of the word honey in English
What does honey mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
honey
US /ˈhʌn.i/
UK /ˈhʌn.i/
Noun
1.
a sweet, sticky yellowish-brown fluid made by bees from nectar and stored in combs, used as food by humans and bees.
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She added a spoonful of honey to her tea.
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The bears love to eat honey.
2.
a term of endearment
Example:
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What's wrong, honey?
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Come here, honey, I want to talk to you.
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Verb
1.
to speak to someone in a very kind and gentle way, often to persuade them to do something
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He tried to honey her into agreeing to his plan.
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She honeyed her voice to sound more appealing.
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