confect
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /kənˈfɛkt/
KK: /kənˈfɛkt/
noun
Definition
A type of sweet food, often made with sugar, like candy or dessert.
Example
The shop sells a variety of delicious confects, including chocolates and gummies.
Conversation
I just tried the most amazing confect at the new candy shop.
Oh really? What was it like?
It was a chocolate-covered marshmallow with a caramel center — so delicious!
That sounds incredible! I need to get some this weekend.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
candy
treat
delicacy
Antonyms
sour
bitter
savory
transitive verb
Definition
To create or prepare something, especially a sweet treat or a mixture, by combining various ingredients or materials.
Example
The chef decided to confect a new dessert for the restaurant's menu.
Tense Forms
Past: confected
Past Participle: confected
Conversation
I heard you confect your own candies now.
Yeah, it's a fun little hobby I picked up.
That sounds amazing! What kind of flavors do you confect?
Root Explanation
Confect is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "facere" (meaning to make or do). The word describes the act of making something by bringing together various ingredients or elements.
Memory Tip
Think of bringing things 'together' ('con-') to 'make' ('facere') something special, which is what confect means.
Visually Confused Words
convect
contect
connect
conject
coeffect