Babe vs. Darling — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Babe and Darling
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Babe
A sexually attractive young woman
He's been pumping up his pecs to impress the babes
Darling
A dearly beloved person.
Babe
An affectionate form of address, typically for someone with whom one has a sexual or romantic relationship
Hey babes, I know it is unscrupulous and underhand, but don't blame me!
It was the best day of my life—except for meeting you, babe
Darling
One that is greatly liked or preferred; a favorite
"the pride and vanity of the rich, the darlings of fate" (Mario Puzo).
Babe
A baby
You have a babe, who will surely be treated as a king when he grows
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Darling
Dearly beloved.
Babe
A baby; an infant.
Darling
Regarded with special favor; favorite
"Metaphysics and poetry ... are my darling studies" (Samuel Taylor Coleridge).
Babe
An innocent or naive person.
Darling
(Informal) Charming or amusing
A darling hat.
Babe
(Slang) A person considered to be sexually attractive.
Darling
A person who is dear to one.
Mary, the youngest daughter, was always her mother's darling.
Babe
(Informal) Sweetheart; dear. Used as a term of endearment.
Darling
A kind or sweet person; sweetheart.
The girl next door picks up all my shopping for me. She is such a darling.
Babe
A baby or infant; a very young human or animal. 14
These events came to pass when he was but a babe.
Darling
(by extension) A person or thing very popular with a certain group.
A media darling
A darling of the theatre
Babe
(slang) An attractive person, especially a young woman. 20
She's a real babe!
Darling
Dear; cherished.
She is my darling wife of twenty-two years.
Babe
(affectionate) Darling term of endearment.
Hey, babe, how's about you and me getting together?
Darling
Charming
Well isn't that a darling little outfit she has on.
Babe
An infant; a young child of either sex; a baby.
Darling
One dearly beloved; a favorite.
And can do naught but wail her darling's loss.
Babe
A doll for children.
Darling
Dearly beloved; regarded with especial kindness and tenderness; favorite.
Babe
A very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk;
Isn't she too young to have a baby?
Darling
A special loved one
Darling
An Australian river; tributary of the Murray River
Darling
Dearly loved
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