sugar

/ʃˈʊgɝ/

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Definitions

Noun
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
Noun
an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain
Noun
informal terms for money
Verb
sweeten with sugar; "sugar your tea"