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- pronunciation:
- teIst
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
tastes, tasting, tasted |
| definition 1: |
to experience and recognize the flavor of by putting into the mouth.
She tasted the soup to see if it was ready.- similar words:
- bite, chew, eat, sense
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| definition 2: |
to eat a little bit of.
I would like to taste the chocolate cake.- synonyms:
- nibble, sip
- similar words:
- sample, try
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| definition 3: |
to have a particular flavor.
The sauce tastes bitter. |
| related words: |
lick, see |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of tasting food or drink.
I went to a fancy restaurant for a taste of fine food.- similar words:
- assignment, bite, sip
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| definition 2: |
the sense by which one can notice flavors.
Taste is dulled when you have a cold. |
| definition 3: |
a small amount tasted.
She had a taste of the soup.- synonyms:
- bite, morsel, mouthful, nibble, nip, sip, spoonful
- similar words:
- bit, crumb, dab, dribble, drip, drop, piece, sample, slice
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| definition 4: |
a personal liking.
I have a taste for flying.- synonyms:
- appetite, hunger, relish, thirst, zest
- antonyms:
- dislike
- similar words:
- inclination, liking, weakness, yen
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| definition 5: |
the ability to know what is beautiful and good.
She has good taste when it comes to music.- synonyms:
- culture
- similar words:
- discrimination, fineness, polish, style
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| related words: |
fancy, lick, love, morsel |
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