tastes
word · lemma: taste
Definition
As a verb, 'tastes' means 'has a particular flavor' when talking about food or drink. As a noun, it can also mean a person's preferences, especially in food, art, music, or style.
Usage & Nuances
Very common pattern: 'it tastes good/bad/sweet/spicy' and 'it tastes like lemon'. As a noun, 'taste' is more common in the singular for general preference ('She has good taste'), while 'tastes' often means personal likes that may vary ('Our tastes are different'). Don't confuse it with 'try', which means to test food by eating a little.
Example Sentences
This soup tastes salty.
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The cake tastes like chocolate.
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Their tastes in music are different.
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This coffee tastes better with a little milk.
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I trust her recommendations because our tastes are really similar.
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Honestly, it tastes a lot better than it looks.
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