The difference between Darling and Honey
When used as nouns, darling means a person who is dear to one, whereas honey means a viscous, sweet fluid produced from plant nectar by bees. often used to sweeten tea or to spread on baked goods.
When used as adjectives, darling means dear, whereas honey means involving or resembling honey.
Honey is also verb with the meaning: to sweeten.
check bellow for the other definitions of Darling and Honey
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Darling as a noun:
A person who is dear to one.
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Darling as a noun (by extension):
A person or thing very popular with a certain group.
Examples:
"a media darling"
"a darling of the theatre"
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Darling as an adjective:
Dear; cherished.
Examples:
"She is my darling wife of twenty-two years."
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Darling as an adjective:
charming
Examples:
"Well isn't that a darling little outfit she has on."
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Honey as a noun (uncountable):
A viscous, sweet fluid produced from plant nectar by bees. Often used to sweeten tea or to spread on baked goods.
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Honey as a noun (countable):
A variety of this substance.
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Honey as a noun (figuratively):
Something sweet or desirable.
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Honey as a noun:
Examples:
"Honey, would you take out the trash?"
"Honey, I'm home."
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Honey as a noun (countable, informal):
A woman, especially an attractive one.
Examples:
"Man, there are some fine honeys here tonight!"
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Honey as a noun:
A spectrum of pale yellow to brownish-yellow colour, like that of most types of (the sweet substance) honey.
Examples:
"color paneFDD378"
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Honey as an adjective:
Involving or resembling honey.
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Honey as an adjective:
Of a pale yellow to brownish-yellow colour, like most types of honey.
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Honey as a verb (transitive):
To sweeten; to make agreeable.
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Honey as a verb (intransitive):
To be gentle, agreeable, or coaxing; to talk fondly; to use endearments.
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Honey as a verb (intransitive):
To be or become obsequiously courteous or complimentary; to fawn.