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Caddied vs Candied - What's the difference?

caddied | candied |

As verbs the difference between caddied and candied

is that caddied is past tense of caddie while candied is past tense of candy.

As an adjective candied is

coated or encrusted with sugar.

caddied

English

Verb

(head)
  • (caddie)
  • (caddy)

    • caddie

    English

    Alternative forms

    * caddy

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) '', from the (etyl) ''cadet .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A lightweight freestanding rack designed to hold accessories.
  • A lightweight wheeled cart, often fitted with shelves or racks.
  • A small box usually used for tea
  • (Scottish errand boy)
  • (golf) A golfer's assistant and adviser.
    • Derived terms
    * forecaddie

    Verb

  • To serve as a golf caddie.

    • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) kati .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A small tray with a handle and compartments for holding items.
  • A small wheeled cart attached to a bicycle and used as a conveyance for a child.
  • A tea caddy.

    • References

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    Anagrams

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    candied

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (candy)
    • We candied some apples to get ready for the party.

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • coated or encrusted with sugar
  • preserved in sugar or syrup by baking till it becomes translucent
    • Hot cross buns contain chopped candied fruit.

    Synonyms

    * crystallized

    Anagrams

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