Babe vs. Sweetheart — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Babe and Sweetheart
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Babe
A sexually attractive young woman
He's been pumping up his pecs to impress the babes
Sweetheart
A person with whom someone is having a romantic relationship
The pair were childhood sweethearts
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
Sweetheart
Denoting an arrangement or agreement reached privately by two sides in an unofficial or illicit way.
The government has long extended sweetheart contracts to corporations in exchange for services
Babe
A baby
You have a babe, who will surely be treated as a king when he grows
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Sweetheart
One who is loved.
Babe
A baby; an infant.
Sweetheart
Used as a familiar term of endearment.
Babe
An innocent or naive person.
Sweetheart
A person regarded as generous or lovable.
Babe
(Slang) A person considered to be sexually attractive.
Sweetheart
Something cherished for its excellent qualities.
Babe
(Informal) Sweetheart; dear. Used as a term of endearment.
Sweetheart
Involving privileged treatment of a favored party; illegally or unethically favorable
"another land grab, another sweetheart deal based on political influence" (Village Voice).
Babe
A baby or infant; a very young human or animal. 14
These events came to pass when he was but a babe.
Sweetheart
A person who is always very kind.
She is such a sweetheart: she never complains about me being late.
Babe
(slang) An attractive person, especially a young woman. 20
She's a real babe!
Sweetheart
A person very much liked or loved by someone, especially when both partners are young.
John married his high-school sweetheart in 1981.
Babe
(affectionate) Darling term of endearment.
Hey, babe, how's about you and me getting together?
Sweetheart
(US) A female member of a college or university fraternity.
Babe
An infant; a young child of either sex; a baby.
Sweetheart
A lover of mistress.
Babe
A doll for children.
Sweetheart
A person loved by another person
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?
Sweetheart
Any well-liked individual;
He's a sweetheart
Sweetheart
A very attractive or seductive looking woman
Sweetheart
Privileged treatment of a favored person or corporation (sometimes unethically);
Another sweetheart deal based on political influence
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