Key Differences: salted vs salty
- 1Salted describes food that has been intentionally seasoned with salt, while salty can describe any food that contains salt.
- 2Salted is a complementary antonym, meaning it is the opposite of unsalted, while salty is a gradable antonym, meaning it describes varying degrees of saltiness.
Effective Usage of salted, salty
- 1Cooking: Use these antonyms to describe the level of salt in a recipe or dish.
- 2Menu Selection: Choose between salted and unsalted options when ordering food.
- 3Taste Testing: Use salty to describe the level of saltiness in a dish or snack.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of unsalted are salted and salty. Salted describes food intentionally seasoned with salt, while salty describes varying degrees of saltiness. Use these antonyms when cooking, selecting from a menu, or taste testing food.
